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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.48, 1,068.30 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.48, 1,068.30 and 347.52 is: 521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.48 : 1,068.30 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.48/1,068.30 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.48x = 1,068.30 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.48x = 371,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,255.62/711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.81

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