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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.01, 1,087.22 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.01, 1,087.22 and 334.94 is: 502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.01 : 1,087.22 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.01/1,087.22 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.01x = 1,087.22 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.01x = 364,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,146.36/725.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.26

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