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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.08, 1,076.72 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.08, 1,076.72 and 333.04 is: 499.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.08 : 1,076.72 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.08/1,076.72 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.08x = 1,076.72 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.08x = 358,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,590.83/718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.37

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