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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.72, 1,077.50 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.72, 1,077.50 and 353.28 is: 529.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.72 : 1,077.50 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.72/1,077.50 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.72x = 1,077.50 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.72x = 380,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,659.20/718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.63

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