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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.71, 1,084.03 and 334.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.71, 1,084.03 and 334.03 is: 500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.71 : 1,084.03 = 334.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.71/1,084.03 = 334.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.71x = 1,084.03 × 334.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.71x = 362,098.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,098.54/723.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.34

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