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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.15, 1,073.97 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.15, 1,073.97 and 351.03 is: 525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.15 : 1,073.97 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.15/1,073.97 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.15x = 1,073.97 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.15x = 376,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,995.69/717.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.69

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