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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.28, 1,063.94 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.28, 1,063.94 and 344.36 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.28 : 1,063.94 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.28/1,063.94 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.28x = 1,063.94 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.28x = 366,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,378.38/709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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