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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.36, 1,075.32 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.36, 1,075.32 and 332.16 is: 497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.36 : 1,075.32 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.36/1,075.32 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.36x = 1,075.32 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.36x = 357,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,178.29/717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.91

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