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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.02, 1,082.76 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.02, 1,082.76 and 337 is: 505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.02 : 1,082.76 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.02/1,082.76 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.02x = 1,082.76 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.02x = 364,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,890.12/722.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.37

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