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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.65, 1,073.81 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.65, 1,073.81 and 350.24 is: 525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.65 : 1,073.81 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.65/1,073.81 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.65x = 1,073.81 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.65x = 376,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,084.09/715.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.51

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