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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.28, 1,068.46 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.28, 1,068.46 and 347.36 is: 521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.28 : 1,068.46 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.28/1,068.46 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.28x = 1,068.46 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.28x = 371,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,140.27/712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.06

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