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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.47, 1,088.08 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.47, 1,088.08 and 335.44 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.47 : 1,088.08 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.47/1,088.08 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.47x = 1,088.08 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.47x = 364,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,983.88/725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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