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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.39, 1,076.18 and 352.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.39, 1,076.18 and 352.19 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.39 : 1,076.18 = 352.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.39/1,076.18 = 352.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.39x = 1,076.18 × 352.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.39x = 379,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,019.83/717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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