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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 1,082.80 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 1,082.80 and 338.40 is: 506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 1,082.80 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/1,082.80 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 1,082.80 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 366,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,419.52/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.78

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