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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.40, 1,083.36 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.40, 1,083.36 and 332.16 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.40 : 1,083.36 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.40/1,083.36 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.40x = 1,083.36 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.40x = 359,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,848.86/722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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