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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.48, 1,067.48 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.48, 1,067.48 and 346.48 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.48 : 1,067.48 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.48/1,067.48 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.48x = 1,067.48 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.48x = 369,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,857.37/711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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