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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.24, 1,067.46 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.24, 1,067.46 and 346.26 is: 519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.24 : 1,067.46 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.24/1,067.46 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.24x = 1,067.46 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.24x = 369,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,618.70/711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.68

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