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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.49, 1,076.35 and 352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.49, 1,076.35 and 352.31 is: 528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.49 : 1,076.35 = 352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.49/1,076.35 = 352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.49x = 1,076.35 × 352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.49x = 379,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,203.27/717.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.51

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