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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.16, 1,073.43 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.16, 1,073.43 and 350.21 is: 525.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.16 : 1,073.43 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.16/1,073.43 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.16x = 1,073.43 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.16x = 375,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,920.55/715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.65

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