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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.33, 1,085.84 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.33, 1,085.84 and 334.38 is: 501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.33 : 1,085.84 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.33/1,085.84 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.33x = 1,085.84 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.33x = 363,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,083.18/724.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.27

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