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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.22, 1,074.54 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.22, 1,074.54 and 350.96 is: 526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.22 : 1,074.54 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.22/1,074.54 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.22x = 1,074.54 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.22x = 377,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,120.56/716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.54

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