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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.64, 1,078.24 and 353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.64, 1,078.24 and 353.44 is: 530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.64 : 1,078.24 = 353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.64/1,078.24 = 353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.64x = 1,078.24 × 353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.64x = 381,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,093.15/718.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.30

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