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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.11, 1,070.12 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.11, 1,070.12 and 348.48 is: 522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.11 : 1,070.12 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.11/1,070.12 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.11x = 1,070.12 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.11x = 372,916.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,916.29/714.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.21

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