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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.24, 1,073.12 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.24, 1,073.12 and 373 is: 559.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.24 : 1,073.12 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.24/1,073.12 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.24x = 1,073.12 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.24x = 400,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,273.76/715.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.64

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