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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.00, 1,077.03 and 231.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.00, 1,077.03 and 231.05 is: 346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.00 : 1,077.03 = 231.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.00/1,077.03 = 231.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.00x = 1,077.03 × 231.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.00x = 248,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,850.47/718.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.59

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