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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.06, 1,077.51 and 333.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.06, 1,077.51 and 333.31 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.06 : 1,077.51 = 333.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.06/1,077.51 = 333.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.06x = 1,077.51 × 333.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.06x = 359,144.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,144.86/718.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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