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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.94, 1,067.51 and 346.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.94, 1,067.51 and 346.27 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.94 : 1,067.51 = 346.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.94/1,067.51 = 346.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.94x = 1,067.51 × 346.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.94x = 369,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,644.96/711.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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