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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.08, 1,181.09 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.08, 1,181.09 and 349.18 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.08 : 1,181.09 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.08/1,181.09 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.08x = 1,181.09 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.08x = 412,411.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,411.26/788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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