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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.22, 1,073.04 and 349.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.22, 1,073.04 and 349.95 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.22 : 1,073.04 = 349.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.22/1,073.04 = 349.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.22x = 1,073.04 × 349.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.22x = 375,510.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,510.35/715.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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