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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.49, 1,067.60 and 346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.49, 1,067.60 and 346.27 is: 519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.49 : 1,067.60 = 346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.49/1,067.60 = 346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.49x = 1,067.60 × 346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.49x = 369,673.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,673.45/711.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.58

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