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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.83, 1,083.51 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.83, 1,083.51 and 357.40 is: 536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.83 : 1,083.51 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.83/1,083.51 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.83x = 1,083.51 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.83x = 387,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,241.73/721.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.47

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