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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.34, 1,060.38 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.34, 1,060.38 and 341.76 is: 512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.34 : 1,060.38 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.34/1,060.38 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.34x = 1,060.38 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.34x = 362,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,395.47/707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.34

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