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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.21, 1,075.06 and 351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.21, 1,075.06 and 351.50 is: 526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.21 : 1,075.06 = 351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.21/1,075.06 = 351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.21x = 1,075.06 × 351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.21x = 377,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,883.59/717.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.88

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