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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.28, 1,083.81 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.28, 1,083.81 and 333.04 is: 499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.28 : 1,083.81 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.28/1,083.81 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.28x = 1,083.81 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.28x = 360,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,952.08/723.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.05

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