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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.51, 1,066.37 and 345.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.51, 1,066.37 and 345.40 is: 518.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.51 : 1,066.37 = 345.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.51/1,066.37 = 345.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.51x = 1,066.37 × 345.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.51x = 368,319.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,319.81/710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.39

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