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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.10, 1,083.53 and 337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.10, 1,083.53 and 337.35 is: 506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.10 : 1,083.53 = 337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.10/1,083.53 = 337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.10x = 1,083.53 × 337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.10x = 365,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,527.16/722.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.20

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