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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.50, 1,076.28 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.50, 1,076.28 and 352.14 is: 527.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.50 : 1,076.28 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.50/1,076.28 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.50x = 1,076.28 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.50x = 379,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,001.24/718.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.49

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