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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 1,077.15 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 1,077.15 and 353.16 is: 529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 1,077.15 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/1,077.15 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 1,077.15 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 380,406.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,406.29/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.22

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