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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.52, 1,073.36 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.52, 1,073.36 and 350.48 is: 525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.52 : 1,073.36 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.52/1,073.36 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.52x = 1,073.36 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.52x = 376,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,191.21/715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.76

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