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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.45, 1,075.64 and 370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.45, 1,075.64 and 370.01 is: 554.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.45 : 1,075.64 = 370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.45/1,075.64 = 370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.45x = 1,075.64 × 370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.45x = 397,990.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,990.33/717.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.73

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