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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.41, 1,077.37 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.41, 1,077.37 and 348.40 is: 522.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.41 : 1,077.37 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.41/1,077.37 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.41x = 1,077.37 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.41x = 375,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,355.71/718.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.48

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