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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.52, 1,076.34 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.52, 1,076.34 and 332.56 is: 498.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.52 : 1,076.34 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.52/1,076.34 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.52x = 1,076.34 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.52x = 357,947.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,947.63/717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.87

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