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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.50, 1,076.16 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.50, 1,076.16 and 370.64 is: 555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.50 : 1,076.16 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.50/1,076.16 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.50x = 1,076.16 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.50x = 398,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,862.56/717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.91

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