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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.51, 1,085.60 and 358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.51, 1,085.60 and 358.21 is: 537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.51 : 1,085.60 = 358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.51/1,085.60 = 358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.51x = 1,085.60 × 358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.51x = 388,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,875.03/723.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.48

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