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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.26, 1,086.42 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.26, 1,086.42 and 358.98 is: 538.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.26 : 1,086.42 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.26/1,086.42 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.26x = 1,086.42 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.26x = 390,003.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,003.05/724.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.48

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