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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.09, 1,075.38 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.09, 1,075.38 and 230.01 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.09 : 1,075.38 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.09/1,075.38 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.09x = 1,075.38 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.09x = 247,348.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,348.15/717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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