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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 1,076.16 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 1,076.16 and 351.84 is: 528.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 1,076.16 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/1,076.16 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 1,076.16 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 378,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,636.13/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.00

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