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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.21, 1,070.54 and 367.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.21, 1,070.54 and 367.07 is: 550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.21 : 1,070.54 = 367.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.21/1,070.54 = 367.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.21x = 1,070.54 × 367.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.21x = 392,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,955.93/714.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.20

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