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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.16, 1,082.32 and 331.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.16, 1,082.32 and 331.64 is: 497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.16 : 1,082.32 = 331.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.16/1,082.32 = 331.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.16x = 1,082.32 × 331.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.16x = 358,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,940.60/722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.04

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