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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.30, 1,084.96 and 357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.30, 1,084.96 and 357.65 is: 536.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.30 : 1,084.96 = 357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.30/1,084.96 = 357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.30x = 1,084.96 × 357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.30x = 388,035.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,035.03/723.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.48

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