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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.12, 1,071.12 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.12, 1,071.12 and 367.26 is: 550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.12 : 1,071.12 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.12/1,071.12 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.12x = 1,071.12 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.12x = 393,379.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,379.53/714.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.86

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