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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.07, 1,085.01 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.07, 1,085.01 and 338.32 is: 507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.07 : 1,085.01 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.07/1,085.01 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.07x = 1,085.01 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.07x = 367,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,080.58/723.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.67

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