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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.36, 1,075.74 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.36, 1,075.74 and 352.32 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.36 : 1,075.74 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.36/1,075.74 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.36x = 1,075.74 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.36x = 379,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,004.72/717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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