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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.40, 1,060.32 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.40, 1,060.32 and 341.76 is: 512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.40 : 1,060.32 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.40/1,060.32 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.40x = 1,060.32 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.40x = 362,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,374.96/707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.26

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