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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.06, 1,074.51 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.06, 1,074.51 and 331.31 is: 497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.06 : 1,074.51 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.06/1,074.51 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.06x = 1,074.51 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.06x = 355,998.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,998.59/716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.16

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