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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.19, 1,076.10 and 352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.19, 1,076.10 and 352.33 is: 528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.19 : 1,076.10 = 352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.19/1,076.10 = 352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.19x = 1,076.10 × 352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.19x = 379,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,142.31/717.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.65

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