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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.55, 1,075.07 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.55, 1,075.07 and 351.54 is: 527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.55 : 1,075.07 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.55/1,075.07 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.55x = 1,075.07 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.55x = 377,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,930.99/716.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.43

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