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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.62, 1,076.52 and 352.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.62, 1,076.52 and 352.37 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.62 : 1,076.52 = 352.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.62/1,076.52 = 352.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.62x = 1,076.52 × 352.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.62x = 379,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,327.97/717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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