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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.21, 1,086.28 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.21, 1,086.28 and 335.53 is: 502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.21 : 1,086.28 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.21/1,086.28 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.21x = 1,086.28 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.21x = 364,479.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,479.53/725.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.58

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