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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.88, 1,077.50 and 353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.88, 1,077.50 and 353.26 is: 529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.88 : 1,077.50 = 353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.88/1,077.50 = 353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.88x = 1,077.50 × 353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.88x = 380,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,639.88/718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.49

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