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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.54, 1,063.98 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.54, 1,063.98 and 344.44 is: 516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.54 : 1,063.98 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.54/1,063.98 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.54x = 1,063.98 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.54x = 366,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,477.27/709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.50

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