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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.44, 1,074.72 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.44, 1,074.72 and 369.64 is: 554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.44 : 1,074.72 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.44/1,074.72 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.44x = 1,074.72 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.44x = 397,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,259.50/716.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.49

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