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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.02, 1,073.13 and 350.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.02, 1,073.13 and 350.11 is: 525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.02 : 1,073.13 = 350.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.02/1,073.13 = 350.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.02x = 1,073.13 × 350.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.02x = 375,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,713.54/715.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.46

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