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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.96, 1,082.62 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.96, 1,082.62 and 337 is: 505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.96 : 1,082.62 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.96/1,082.62 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.96x = 1,082.62 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.96x = 364,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,842.94/721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.35

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