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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.43, 1,072.56 and 368.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.43, 1,072.56 and 368.94 is: 552.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.43 : 1,072.56 = 368.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.43/1,072.56 = 368.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.43x = 1,072.56 × 368.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.43x = 395,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,710.29/716.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.34

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