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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.88, 1,074 and 350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.88, 1,074 and 350.84 is: 526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.88 : 1,074 = 350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.88/1,074 = 350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.88x = 1,074 × 350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.88x = 376,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,802.16/715.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.35

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