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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.08, 1,071 and 347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.08, 1,071 and 347.72 is: 521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.08 : 1,071 = 347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.08/1,071 = 347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.08x = 1,071 × 347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.08x = 372,408.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,408.12/714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.52

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