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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.26, 1,075.38 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.26, 1,075.38 and 369.88 is: 555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.26 : 1,075.38 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.26/1,075.38 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.26x = 1,075.38 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.26x = 397,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,761.55/716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.33

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