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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.46, 1,077.72 and 353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.46, 1,077.72 and 353.54 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.46 : 1,077.72 = 353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.46/1,077.72 = 353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.46x = 1,077.72 × 353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.46x = 381,017.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,017.13/718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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