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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.29, 1,074.53 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.29, 1,074.53 and 341.51 is: 511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.29 : 1,074.53 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.29/1,074.53 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.29x = 1,074.53 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.29x = 366,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,955.66/717.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.59

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