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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.16, 1,076.28 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.16, 1,076.28 and 332.68 is: 499.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.16 : 1,076.28 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.16/1,076.28 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.16x = 1,076.28 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.16x = 358,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,056.83/717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.27

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