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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.70, 1,075.92 and 370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.70, 1,075.92 and 370.30 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.70 : 1,075.92 = 370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.70/1,075.92 = 370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.70x = 1,075.92 × 370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.70x = 398,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,413.18/717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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