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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.57, 1,072.85 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.57, 1,072.85 and 350.12 is: 524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.57 : 1,072.85 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.57/1,072.85 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.57x = 1,072.85 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.57x = 375,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,627.17/715.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.94

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