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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.20, 1,074.40 and 350.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.20, 1,074.40 and 350.69 is: 526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.20 : 1,074.40 = 350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.20/1,074.40 = 350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.20x = 1,074.40 × 350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.20x = 376,775.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,775.09/716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.08

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