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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.17, 1,072.26 and 349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.17, 1,072.26 and 349.77 is: 524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.17 : 1,072.26 = 349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.17/1,072.26 = 349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.17x = 1,072.26 × 349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.17x = 375,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,044.38/715.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.41

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