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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.04, 1,082 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.04, 1,082 and 357.08 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.04 : 1,082 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.04/1,082 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.04x = 1,082 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.04x = 386,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,360.56/722.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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