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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.00, 1,076.49 and 370.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.00, 1,076.49 and 370.59 is: 556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.00 : 1,076.49 = 370.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.00/1,076.49 = 370.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.00x = 1,076.49 × 370.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.00x = 398,929.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,929.19/717.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.39

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