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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.10, 1,076.30 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.10, 1,076.30 and 327.50 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.10 : 1,076.30 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.10/1,076.30 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.10x = 1,076.30 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.10x = 352,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,488.25/718.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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