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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.26, 1,082.48 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.26, 1,082.48 and 331.70 is: 497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.26 : 1,082.48 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.26/1,082.48 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.26x = 1,082.48 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.26x = 359,051.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,051.55/721.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.81

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