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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.32, 1,081.66 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.32, 1,081.66 and 265 is: 397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.32 : 1,081.66 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.32/1,081.66 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.32x = 1,081.66 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.32x = 286,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,639.90/721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.38

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