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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.56, 1,076.96 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.56, 1,076.96 and 332.96 is: 499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.56 : 1,076.96 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.56/1,076.96 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.56x = 1,076.96 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.56x = 358,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,584.60/718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.03

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