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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.33, 1,073.81 and 351.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.33, 1,073.81 and 351.37 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.33 : 1,073.81 = 351.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.33/1,073.81 = 351.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.33x = 1,073.81 × 351.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.33x = 377,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,304.86/716.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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