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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.53, 1,077.80 and 231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.53, 1,077.80 and 231.65 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.53 : 1,077.80 = 231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.53/1,077.80 = 231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.53x = 1,077.80 × 231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.53x = 249,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,673.91/718.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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