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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.22, 1,073.61 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.22, 1,073.61 and 373.50 is: 559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.22 : 1,073.61 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.22/1,073.61 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.22x = 1,073.61 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.22x = 400,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,993.34/716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.87

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