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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.11, 1,075.32 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.11, 1,075.32 and 347.09 is: 520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.11 : 1,075.32 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.11/1,075.32 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.11x = 1,075.32 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.11x = 373,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,227.44/717.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.46

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