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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.01, 1,069.54 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.01, 1,069.54 and 366.30 is: 548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.01 : 1,069.54 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.01/1,069.54 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.01x = 1,069.54 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.01x = 391,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,772.50/714.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.69

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