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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.70, 1,086 and 358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.70, 1,086 and 358.51 is: 537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.70 : 1,086 = 358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.70/1,086 = 358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.70x = 1,086 × 358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.70x = 389,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,336.43/723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.98

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