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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.25, 1,082.31 and 310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.25, 1,082.31 and 310.38 is: 465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.25 : 1,082.31 = 310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.25/1,082.31 = 310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.25x = 1,082.31 × 310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.25x = 335,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,924.18/721.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.75

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