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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.51, 1,081.90 and 234.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.51, 1,081.90 and 234.49 is: 351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.51 : 1,081.90 = 234.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.51/1,081.90 = 234.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.51x = 1,081.90 × 234.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.51x = 253,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,694.73/721.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.62

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