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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.52, 1,073.28 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.52, 1,073.28 and 331.04 is: 496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.52 : 1,073.28 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.52/1,073.28 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.52x = 1,073.28 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.52x = 355,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,298.61/715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.56

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