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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.25, 1,085.01 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.25, 1,085.01 and 338.50 is: 507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.25 : 1,085.01 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.25/1,085.01 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.25x = 1,085.01 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.25x = 367,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,275.89/723.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.81

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