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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.92, 1,076.34 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.92, 1,076.34 and 366.58 is: 549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.92 : 1,076.34 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.92/1,076.34 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.92x = 1,076.34 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.92x = 394,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,562.48/717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.59

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