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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.03, 1,075.73 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.03, 1,075.73 and 370.26 is: 555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.03 : 1,075.73 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.03/1,075.73 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.03x = 1,075.73 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.03x = 398,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,299.79/717.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.49

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