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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.36, 1,062.24 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.36, 1,062.24 and 343.32 is: 514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.36 : 1,062.24 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.36/1,062.24 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.36x = 1,062.24 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.36x = 364,688.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,688.24/708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.83

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