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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.40, 1,074.90 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.40, 1,074.90 and 351.18 is: 526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.40 : 1,074.90 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.40/1,074.90 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.40x = 1,074.90 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.40x = 377,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,483.38/716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.92

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