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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.96, 1,076.38 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.96, 1,076.38 and 370.50 is: 555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.96 : 1,076.38 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.96/1,076.38 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.96x = 1,076.38 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.96x = 398,798.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,798.79/717.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.46

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