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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.31, 1,064.71 and 344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.31, 1,064.71 and 344.29 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.31 : 1,064.71 = 344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.31/1,064.71 = 344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.31x = 1,064.71 × 344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.31x = 366,569.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,569.01/710.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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