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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.17, 1,077.36 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.17, 1,077.36 and 352.98 is: 529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.17 : 1,077.36 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.17/1,077.36 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.17x = 1,077.36 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.17x = 380,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,286.53/718.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.52

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