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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.24, 1,073.06 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.24, 1,073.06 and 350.24 is: 525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.24 : 1,073.06 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.24/1,073.06 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.24x = 1,073.06 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.24x = 375,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,828.53/715.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.46

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