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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.68, 1,074.39 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.68, 1,074.39 and 370 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.68 : 1,074.39 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.68/1,074.39 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.68x = 1,074.39 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.68x = 397,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,524.30/716.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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