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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.34, 1,075.72 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.34, 1,075.72 and 352.02 is: 527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.34 : 1,075.72 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.34/1,075.72 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.34x = 1,075.72 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.34x = 378,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,674.95/717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.89

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