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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.40, 1,075.26 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.40, 1,075.26 and 351.64 is: 527.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.40 : 1,075.26 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.40/1,075.26 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.40x = 1,075.26 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.40x = 378,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,104.43/717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.05

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