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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.52, 1,086 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.52, 1,086 and 358.52 is: 537.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.52 : 1,086 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.52/1,086 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.52x = 1,086 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.52x = 389,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,352.72/724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.39

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