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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.40, 1,067.40 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.40, 1,067.40 and 346.19 is: 519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.40 : 1,067.40 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.40/1,067.40 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.40x = 1,067.40 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.40x = 369,521.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,521.87/711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.43

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