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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.12, 1,073.20 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.12, 1,073.20 and 350.22 is: 524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.12 : 1,073.20 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.12/1,073.20 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.12x = 1,073.20 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.12x = 375,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,856.10/716.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.85

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