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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.44, 1,084.32 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.44, 1,084.32 and 336.96 is: 506.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.44 : 1,084.32 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.44/1,084.32 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.44x = 1,084.32 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.44x = 365,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,372.47/721.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.45

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