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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.66, 1,076.98 and 353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.66, 1,076.98 and 353.08 is: 529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.66 : 1,076.98 = 353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.66/1,076.98 = 353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.66x = 1,076.98 × 353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.66x = 380,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,260.10/718.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.12

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