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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.30, 1,076.19 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.30, 1,076.19 and 352.02 is: 528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.30 : 1,076.19 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.30/1,076.19 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.30x = 1,076.19 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.30x = 378,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,840.40/717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.15

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