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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 1,071.56 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 1,071.56 and 367.65 is: 551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 1,071.56 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/1,071.56 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 1,071.56 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 393,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,957.20/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.75

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