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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 1,083.50 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 1,083.50 and 358.08 is: 536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 1,083.50 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/1,083.50 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 1,083.50 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 387,979.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,979.68/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.60

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