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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.21, 1,077.34 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.21, 1,077.34 and 328.23 is: 492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.21 : 1,077.34 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.21/1,077.34 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.21x = 1,077.34 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.21x = 353,613.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,613.00/718.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.35

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