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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.36, 1,084.96 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.36, 1,084.96 and 338.56 is: 507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.36 : 1,084.96 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.36/1,084.96 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.36x = 1,084.96 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.36x = 367,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,324.06/723.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.80

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