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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 1,065.04 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 1,065.04 and 344.24 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 1,065.04 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/1,065.04 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 1,065.04 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 366,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,629.37/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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