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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.96, 1,075.20 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.96, 1,075.20 and 332 is: 497.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.96 : 1,075.20 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.96/1,075.20 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.96x = 1,075.20 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.96x = 356,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,966.40/716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.89

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