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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.60, 1,075.56 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.60, 1,075.56 and 347.20 is: 520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.60 : 1,075.56 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.60/1,075.56 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.60x = 1,075.56 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.60x = 373,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,434.43/717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.39

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