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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.98, 1,068.10 and 346.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.98, 1,068.10 and 346.67 is: 520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.98 : 1,068.10 = 346.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.98/1,068.10 = 346.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.98x = 1,068.10 × 346.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.98x = 370,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,271.15/711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.06

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