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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.14, 1,077.21 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.14, 1,077.21 and 328.12 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.14 : 1,077.21 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.14/1,077.21 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.14x = 1,077.21 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.14x = 353,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,454.15/718.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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