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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.12, 1,085.22 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.12, 1,085.22 and 338.44 is: 507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.12 : 1,085.22 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.12/1,085.22 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.12x = 1,085.22 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.12x = 367,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,281.86/724.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.21

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