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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.08, 1,081.68 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.08, 1,081.68 and 336.60 is: 504.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.08 : 1,081.68 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.08/1,081.68 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.08x = 1,081.68 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.08x = 364,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,093.49/721.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.93

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