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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.62, 1,073.64 and 350.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.62, 1,073.64 and 350.61 is: 526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.62 : 1,073.64 = 350.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.62/1,073.64 = 350.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.62x = 1,073.64 × 350.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.62x = 376,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,427.17/715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.02

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