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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.03, 1,071.23 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.03, 1,071.23 and 367.26 is: 550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.03 : 1,071.23 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.03/1,071.23 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.03x = 1,071.23 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.03x = 393,418.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,418.09/714.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.98

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