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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.19, 1,081.00 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.19, 1,081.00 and 350.21 is: 524.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.19 : 1,081.00 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.19/1,081.00 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.19x = 1,081.00 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.19x = 378,570.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,570.73/721.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.93

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