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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.32, 1,074.96 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.32, 1,074.96 and 369.76 is: 554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.32 : 1,074.96 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.32/1,074.96 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.32x = 1,074.96 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.32x = 397,477.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,477.21/716.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.89

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