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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.36, 1,074.63 and 350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.36, 1,074.63 and 350.96 is: 526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.36 : 1,074.63 = 350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.36/1,074.63 = 350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.36x = 1,074.63 × 350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.36x = 377,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,152.14/716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.48

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