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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.65, 1,075.28 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.65, 1,075.28 and 351.44 is: 527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.65 : 1,075.28 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.65/1,075.28 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.65x = 1,075.28 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.65x = 377,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,893.30/716.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.31

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