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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.03, 1,084.03 and 357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.03, 1,084.03 and 357.73 is: 536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.03 : 1,084.03 = 357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.03/1,084.03 = 357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.03x = 1,084.03 × 357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.03x = 387,790.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,790.05/723.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.34

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