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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.17, 1,077.40 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.17, 1,077.40 and 348.24 is: 522.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.17 : 1,077.40 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.17/1,077.40 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.17x = 1,077.40 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.17x = 375,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,190.68/718.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.43

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