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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.42, 1,083.19 and 351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.42, 1,083.19 and 351.49 is: 527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.42 : 1,083.19 = 351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.42/1,083.19 = 351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.42x = 1,083.19 × 351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.42x = 380,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,733.58/722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.03

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