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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.25, 1,071.50 and 349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.25, 1,071.50 and 349.08 is: 523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.25 : 1,071.50 = 349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.25/1,071.50 = 349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.25x = 1,071.50 × 349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.25x = 374,033.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,033.46/714.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.67

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