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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.28, 1,074.92 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.28, 1,074.92 and 373.52 is: 561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.28 : 1,074.92 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.28/1,074.92 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.28x = 1,074.92 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.28x = 401,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,504.12/715.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.32

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