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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.35, 1,076.09 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.35, 1,076.09 and 351.81 is: 527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.35 : 1,076.09 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.35/1,076.09 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.35x = 1,076.09 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.35x = 378,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,577.46/717.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.75

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