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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.41, 1,068.35 and 346.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.41, 1,068.35 and 346.97 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.41 : 1,068.35 = 346.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.41/1,068.35 = 346.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.41x = 1,068.35 × 346.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.41x = 370,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,678.32/712.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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