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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.40, 1,077.60 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.40, 1,077.60 and 333.56 is: 500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.40 : 1,077.60 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.40/1,077.60 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.40x = 1,077.60 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.40x = 359,444.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,444.26/718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.34

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