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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.58, 1,072.95 and 350.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.58, 1,072.95 and 350.00 is: 524.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.58 : 1,072.95 = 350.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.58/1,072.95 = 350.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.58x = 1,072.95 × 350.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.58x = 375,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,527.14/715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.79

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