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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.70, 1,073.65 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.70, 1,073.65 and 350.19 is: 525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.70 : 1,073.65 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.70/1,073.65 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.70x = 1,073.65 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.70x = 375,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,981.49/715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.33

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