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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.17, 1,075.86 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.17, 1,075.86 and 351.98 is: 528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.17 : 1,075.86 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.17/1,075.86 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.17x = 1,075.86 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.17x = 378,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,675.82/717.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.02

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