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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.41, 1,082.25 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.41, 1,082.25 and 356.10 is: 534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.41 : 1,082.25 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.41/1,082.25 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.41x = 1,082.25 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.41x = 385,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,389.23/721.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.22

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