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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.69, 1,073.85 and 350.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.69, 1,073.85 and 350.83 is: 526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.69 : 1,073.85 = 350.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.69/1,073.85 = 350.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.69x = 1,073.85 × 350.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.69x = 376,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,738.80/715.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.40

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