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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.26, 1,078.38 and 371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.26, 1,078.38 and 371.88 is: 558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.26 : 1,078.38 = 371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.26/1,078.38 = 371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.26x = 1,078.38 × 371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.26x = 401,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,027.95/718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.33

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