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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.03, 1,071.80 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.03, 1,071.80 and 350.06 is: 524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.03 : 1,071.80 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.03/1,071.80 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.03x = 1,071.80 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.03x = 375,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,194.31/715.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.73

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