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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.23, 1,088.46 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.23, 1,088.46 and 335.70 is: 503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.23 : 1,088.46 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.23/1,088.46 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.23x = 1,088.46 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.23x = 365,396.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,396.02/726.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.14

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