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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.28, 1,081.27 and 258.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.28, 1,081.27 and 258.95 is: 388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.28 : 1,081.27 = 258.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.28/1,081.27 = 258.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.28x = 1,081.27 × 258.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.28x = 279,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,993.35/721.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.19

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