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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.21, 1,085.15 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.21, 1,085.15 and 352.82 is: 529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.21 : 1,085.15 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.21/1,085.15 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.21x = 1,085.15 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.21x = 382,855.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,855.43/723.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.38

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