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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.35, 1,085.08 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.35, 1,085.08 and 358.04 is: 537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.35 : 1,085.08 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.35/1,085.08 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.35x = 1,085.08 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.35x = 388,504.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,504.53/723.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.09

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