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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.06, 1,085.52 and 334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.06, 1,085.52 and 334.31 is: 501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.06 : 1,085.52 = 334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.06/1,085.52 = 334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.06x = 1,085.52 × 334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.06x = 362,900.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,900.19/724.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.20

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