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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.22, 1,083.66 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.22, 1,083.66 and 356.88 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.22 : 1,083.66 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.22/1,083.66 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.22x = 1,083.66 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.22x = 386,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,736.58/722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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