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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.58, 1,077.71 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.58, 1,077.71 and 231.50 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.58 : 1,077.71 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.58/1,077.71 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.58x = 1,077.71 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.58x = 249,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,483.32/718.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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