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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.25, 1,083.51 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.25, 1,083.51 and 337.50 is: 506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.25 : 1,083.51 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.25/1,083.51 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.25x = 1,083.51 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.25x = 365,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,684.63/722.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.31

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