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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.52, 1,074.60 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.52, 1,074.60 and 331.68 is: 497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.52 : 1,074.60 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.52/1,074.60 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.52x = 1,074.60 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.52x = 356,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,423.33/716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.44

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