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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.73, 1,074.66 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.73, 1,074.66 and 351.06 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.73 : 1,074.66 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.73/1,074.66 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.73x = 1,074.66 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.73x = 377,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,270.14/716.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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