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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.56, 1,077.76 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.56, 1,077.76 and 333.44 is: 500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.56 : 1,077.76 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.56/1,077.76 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.56x = 1,077.76 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.56x = 359,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,368.29/718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.12

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