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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.13, 1,082.37 and 331.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.13, 1,082.37 and 331.34 is: 497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.13 : 1,082.37 = 331.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.13/1,082.37 = 331.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.13x = 1,082.37 × 331.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.13x = 358,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,627.06/721.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.32

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