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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.52, 1,076.33 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.52, 1,076.33 and 370.64 is: 555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.52 : 1,076.33 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.52/1,076.33 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.52x = 1,076.33 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.52x = 398,928.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,928.51/717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.98

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