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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.06, 1,076.01 and 332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.06, 1,076.01 and 332.31 is: 498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.06 : 1,076.01 = 332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.06/1,076.01 = 332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.06x = 1,076.01 × 332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.06x = 357,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,568.88/717.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.66

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