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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.49, 1,073.93 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.49, 1,073.93 and 350.51 is: 525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.49 : 1,073.93 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.49/1,073.93 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.49x = 1,073.93 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.49x = 376,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,416.08/716.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.36

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