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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.30, 1,075.38 and 370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.30, 1,075.38 and 370.81 is: 555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.30 : 1,075.38 = 370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.30/1,075.38 = 370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.30x = 1,075.38 × 370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.30x = 398,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,761.61/718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.15

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