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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.28, 1,077.92 and 375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.28, 1,077.92 and 375.52 is: 564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.28 : 1,077.92 = 375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.28/1,077.92 = 375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.28x = 1,077.92 × 375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.28x = 404,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,780.52/717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.33

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