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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.77, 1,074.84 and 370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.77, 1,074.84 and 370.30 is: 555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.77 : 1,074.84 = 370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.77/1,074.84 = 370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.77x = 1,074.84 × 370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.77x = 398,013.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,013.25/716.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.29

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