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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.68, 1,078.26 and 353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.68, 1,078.26 and 353.40 is: 530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.68 : 1,078.26 = 353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.68/1,078.26 = 353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.68x = 1,078.26 × 353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.68x = 381,057.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,057.08/718.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.22

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