Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716, 1,072.56 and 349.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 716, 1,072.56 and 349.68 is: 523.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
716 : 1,072.56 = 349.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
716/1,072.56 = 349.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
716x = 1,072.56 × 349.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
716x = 375,052.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,052.78/716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523.82
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