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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.02, 1,085.28 and 358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.02, 1,085.28 and 358.06 is: 537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.02 : 1,085.28 = 358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.02/1,085.28 = 358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.02x = 1,085.28 × 358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.02x = 388,595.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,595.36/723.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.46

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