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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.43, 1,077.10 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.43, 1,077.10 and 371.55 is: 557.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.43 : 1,077.10 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.43/1,077.10 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.43x = 1,077.10 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.43x = 400,192.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,192.62/718.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.04

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