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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.27, 1,083.38 and 311.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.27, 1,083.38 and 311.51 is: 467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.27 : 1,083.38 = 311.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.27/1,083.38 = 311.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.27x = 1,083.38 × 311.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.27x = 337,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,476.73/722.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.25

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