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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.08, 1,072.46 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.08, 1,072.46 and 349.50 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.08 : 1,072.46 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.08/1,072.46 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.08x = 1,072.46 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.08x = 374,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,824.77/715.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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