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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.31, 1,075.85 and 352.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.31, 1,075.85 and 352.00 is: 527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.31 : 1,075.85 = 352.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.31/1,075.85 = 352.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.31x = 1,075.85 × 352.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.31x = 378,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,694.75/717.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.94

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