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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.49, 1,077.39 and 328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.49, 1,077.39 and 328.37 is: 492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.49 : 1,077.39 = 328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.49/1,077.39 = 328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.49x = 1,077.39 × 328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.49x = 353,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,786.26/718.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.40

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