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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.04, 1,073.76 and 369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.04, 1,073.76 and 369.24 is: 553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.04 : 1,073.76 = 369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.04/1,073.76 = 369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.04x = 1,073.76 × 369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.04x = 396,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,475.14/716.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.71

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