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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.25, 1,088.55 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.25, 1,088.55 and 335.46 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.25 : 1,088.55 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.25/1,088.55 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.25x = 1,088.55 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.25x = 365,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,164.98/725.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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