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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.22, 1,085.39 and 333.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.22, 1,085.39 and 333.39 is: 500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.22 : 1,085.39 = 333.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.22/1,085.39 = 333.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.22x = 1,085.39 × 333.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.22x = 361,858.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,858.30/723.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.35

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