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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.35, 1,065.66 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.35, 1,065.66 and 344.93 is: 517.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.35 : 1,065.66 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.35/1,065.66 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.35x = 1,065.66 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.35x = 367,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,578.10/710.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.46

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