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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.12, 1,076.16 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.12, 1,076.16 and 352.16 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.12 : 1,076.16 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.12/1,076.16 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.12x = 1,076.16 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.12x = 378,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,980.51/717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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