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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.39, 1,077.68 and 353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.39, 1,077.68 and 353.19 is: 529.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.39 : 1,077.68 = 353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.39/1,077.68 = 353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.39x = 1,077.68 × 353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.39x = 380,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,625.80/718.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.83

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