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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.30, 1,088.21 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.30, 1,088.21 and 335.48 is: 503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.30 : 1,088.21 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.30/1,088.21 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.30x = 1,088.21 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.30x = 365,076.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,076.25/725.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.35

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