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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.08, 1,077.52 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.08, 1,077.52 and 352.92 is: 529.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.08 : 1,077.52 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.08/1,077.52 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.08x = 1,077.52 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.08x = 380,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,278.36/718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.58

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