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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.21, 1,065.32 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.21, 1,065.32 and 344.58 is: 516.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.21 : 1,065.32 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.21/1,065.32 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.21x = 1,065.32 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.21x = 367,086.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,086.24/710.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.87

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