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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.06, 1,071.16 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.06, 1,071.16 and 366.44 is: 549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.06 : 1,071.16 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.06/1,071.16 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.06x = 1,071.16 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.06x = 392,515.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,515.87/714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.70

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