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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.50, 1,085.08 and 333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.50, 1,085.08 and 333.26 is: 499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.50 : 1,085.08 = 333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.50/1,085.08 = 333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.50x = 1,085.08 × 333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.50x = 361,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,615.13/723.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.81

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