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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.24, 1,073.45 and 350.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.24, 1,073.45 and 350.83 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.24 : 1,073.45 = 350.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.24/1,073.45 = 350.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.24x = 1,073.45 × 350.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.24x = 376,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,600.68/716.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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