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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.50, 1,076.12 and 351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.50, 1,076.12 and 351.66 is: 527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.50 : 1,076.12 = 351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.50/1,076.12 = 351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.50x = 1,076.12 × 351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.50x = 378,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,428.36/717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.43

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