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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.49, 1,085.31 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.49, 1,085.31 and 358.16 is: 536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.49 : 1,085.31 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.49/1,085.31 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.49x = 1,085.31 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.49x = 388,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,717.34/724.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.54

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