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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.34, 1,083.65 and 357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.34, 1,083.65 and 357.70 is: 535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.34 : 1,083.65 = 357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.34/1,083.65 = 357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.34x = 1,083.65 × 357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.34x = 387,621.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,621.61/723.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.88

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