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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.38, 1,072.35 and 330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.38, 1,072.35 and 330.90 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.38 : 1,072.35 = 330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.38/1,072.35 = 330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.38x = 1,072.35 × 330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.38x = 354,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,840.62/715.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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