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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.37, 1,077.33 and 279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.37, 1,077.33 and 279.59 is: 419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.37 : 1,077.33 = 279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.37/1,077.33 = 279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.37x = 1,077.33 × 279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.37x = 301,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,210.69/718.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.30

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