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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.14, 1,063.67 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.14, 1,063.67 and 344.16 is: 515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.14 : 1,063.67 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.14/1,063.67 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.14x = 1,063.67 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.14x = 366,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,066.96/710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.49

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