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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.15, 1,069.51 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.15, 1,069.51 and 366.57 is: 548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.15 : 1,069.51 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.15/1,069.51 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.15x = 1,069.51 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.15x = 392,050.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,050.28/714.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.97

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