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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 1,067.16 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 1,067.16 and 346.16 is: 519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 1,067.16 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/1,067.16 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 1,067.16 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 369,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,408.11/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.47

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