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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.34, 1,084.38 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.34, 1,084.38 and 357.76 is: 536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.34 : 1,084.38 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.34/1,084.38 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.34x = 1,084.38 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.34x = 387,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,947.79/723.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.33

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