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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.24, 1,078.40 and 353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.24, 1,078.40 and 353.56 is: 530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.24 : 1,078.40 = 353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.24/1,078.40 = 353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.24x = 1,078.40 × 353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.24x = 381,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,279.10/719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.11

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