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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.38, 1,077.09 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.38, 1,077.09 and 348.08 is: 521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.38 : 1,077.09 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.38/1,077.09 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.38x = 1,077.09 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.38x = 374,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,919.50/718.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.90

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