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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719, 1,078.44 and 353.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719, 1,078.44 and 353.66 is: 530.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719 : 1,078.44 = 353.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719/1,078.44 = 353.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719x = 1,078.44 × 353.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719x = 381,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,401.09/719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.46

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