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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.28, 1,074.63 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.28, 1,074.63 and 351.18 is: 526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.28 : 1,074.63 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.28/1,074.63 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.28x = 1,074.63 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.28x = 377,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,388.56/716.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.87

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