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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.63, 1,085.18 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.63, 1,085.18 and 358.32 is: 537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.63 : 1,085.18 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.63/1,085.18 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.63x = 1,085.18 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.63x = 388,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,839.91/723.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.35

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