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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.07, 1,082.01 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.07, 1,082.01 and 336.32 is: 504.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.07 : 1,082.01 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.07/1,082.01 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.07x = 1,082.01 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.07x = 363,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,901.60/721.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.67

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