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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.64, 1,075 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.64, 1,075 and 369.92 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.64 : 1,075 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.64/1,075 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.64x = 1,075 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.64x = 397,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,664/716.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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