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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.24, 1,077.90 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.24, 1,077.90 and 329.28 is: 493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.24 : 1,077.90 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.24/1,077.90 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.24x = 1,077.90 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.24x = 354,930.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,930.91/719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.48

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