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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 1,082.38 and 351.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 1,082.38 and 351.51 is: 527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 1,082.38 = 351.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/1,082.38 = 351.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 1,082.38 × 351.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 380,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,467.39/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.17

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