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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.13, 1,074.40 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.13, 1,074.40 and 369.59 is: 554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.13 : 1,074.40 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.13/1,074.40 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.13x = 1,074.40 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.13x = 397,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,085.65/716.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.49

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