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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.29, 1,074.27 and 364.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.29, 1,074.27 and 364.55 is: 546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.29 : 1,074.27 = 364.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.29/1,074.27 = 364.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.29x = 1,074.27 × 364.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.29x = 391,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,621.12/716.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.74

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