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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.80, 1,078.10 and 353.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.80, 1,078.10 and 353.49 is: 530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.80 : 1,078.10 = 353.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.80/1,078.10 = 353.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.80x = 1,078.10 × 353.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.80x = 381,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,095.80/718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.18

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