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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.27, 1,071.12 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.27, 1,071.12 and 329.25 is: 493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.27 : 1,071.12 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.27/1,071.12 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.27x = 1,071.12 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.27x = 352,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,666.26/714.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.74

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