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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.28, 1,063.44 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.28, 1,063.44 and 343.76 is: 515.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.28 : 1,063.44 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.28/1,063.44 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.28x = 1,063.44 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.28x = 365,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,568.13/709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.41

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