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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718, 1,077.84 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718, 1,077.84 and 333.28 is: 500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718 : 1,077.84 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718/1,077.84 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718x = 1,077.84 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718x = 359,222.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,222.52/718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.31

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