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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.38, 1,085.26 and 358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.38, 1,085.26 and 358.34 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.38 : 1,085.26 = 358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.38/1,085.26 = 358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.38x = 1,085.26 × 358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.38x = 388,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,892.07/723.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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