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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.35, 1,086.12 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.35, 1,086.12 and 237.36 is: 355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.35 : 1,086.12 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.35/1,086.12 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.35x = 1,086.12 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.35x = 257,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,801.44/724.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.91

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