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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.14, 1,077.61 and 352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.14, 1,077.61 and 352.94 is: 529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.14 : 1,077.61 = 352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.14/1,077.61 = 352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.14x = 1,077.61 × 352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.14x = 380,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,325.40/718.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.60

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