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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.48, 1,075.38 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.48, 1,075.38 and 351.44 is: 527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.48 : 1,075.38 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.48/1,075.38 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.48x = 1,075.38 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.48x = 377,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,931.55/716.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.48

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