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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.52, 1,082.40 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.52, 1,082.40 and 336.56 is: 504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.52 : 1,082.40 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.52/1,082.40 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.52x = 1,082.40 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.52x = 364,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,292.54/721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.90

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