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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 1,070.12 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 1,070.12 and 366.81 is: 549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 1,070.12 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/1,070.12 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 1,070.12 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 392,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,528.88/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.75

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