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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.24, 1,081.62 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.24, 1,081.62 and 331 is: 496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.24 : 1,081.62 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.24/1,081.62 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.24x = 1,081.62 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.24x = 358,016.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,016.22/721.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.39

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