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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.52, 1,076.36 and 278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.52, 1,076.36 and 278.66 is: 418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.52 : 1,076.36 = 278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.52/1,076.36 = 278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.52x = 1,076.36 × 278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.52x = 299,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,938.48/717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.02

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