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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714, 1,070.58 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714, 1,070.58 and 348.68 is: 522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714 : 1,070.58 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714/1,070.58 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714x = 1,070.58 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714x = 373,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,289.83/714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.81

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