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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.06, 1,073.28 and 330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.06, 1,073.28 and 330.50 is: 495.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.06 : 1,073.28 = 330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.06/1,073.28 = 330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.06x = 1,073.28 × 330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.06x = 354,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,719.04/716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.38

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