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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.08, 1,082.72 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.08, 1,082.72 and 337.12 is: 505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.08 : 1,082.72 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.08/1,082.72 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.08x = 1,082.72 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.08x = 365,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,006.57/722.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.49

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