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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.52, 1,085.28 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.52, 1,085.28 and 338.68 is: 508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.52 : 1,085.28 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.52/1,085.28 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.52x = 1,085.28 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.52x = 367,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,562.63/723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.02

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