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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.68, 1,081.50 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.68, 1,081.50 and 356.10 is: 533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.68 : 1,081.50 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.68/1,081.50 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.68x = 1,081.50 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.68x = 385,122.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,122.15/721.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.65

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