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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.33, 1,085.40 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.33, 1,085.40 and 358.02 is: 537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.33 : 1,085.40 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.33/1,085.40 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.33x = 1,085.40 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.33x = 388,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,594.91/723.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.23

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