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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.13, 1,077.30 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.13, 1,077.30 and 279.30 is: 418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.13 : 1,077.30 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.13/1,077.30 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.13x = 1,077.30 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.13x = 300,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,887.87/718.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.99

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