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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.36, 1,082.10 and 351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.36, 1,082.10 and 351.04 is: 526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.36 : 1,082.10 = 351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.36/1,082.10 = 351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.36x = 1,082.10 × 351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.36x = 379,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,860.38/721.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.59

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