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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.34, 1,073.49 and 369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.34, 1,073.49 and 369.18 is: 553.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.34 : 1,073.49 = 369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.34/1,073.49 = 369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.34x = 1,073.49 × 369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.34x = 396,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,311.04/716.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.24

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