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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.05, 1,072.80 and 349.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.05, 1,072.80 and 349.89 is: 524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.05 : 1,072.80 = 349.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.05/1,072.80 = 349.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.05x = 1,072.80 × 349.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.05x = 375,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,361.99/715.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.95

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