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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.43, 1,075.34 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.43, 1,075.34 and 346.50 is: 520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.43 : 1,075.34 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.43/1,075.34 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.43x = 1,075.34 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.43x = 372,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,598.20/716.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.08

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