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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.48, 1,077.72 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.48, 1,077.72 and 333.52 is: 500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.48 : 1,077.72 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.48/1,077.72 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.48x = 1,077.72 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.48x = 359,441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,441.17/718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.28

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