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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.30, 1,070.91 and 349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.30, 1,070.91 and 349.13 is: 523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.30 : 1,070.91 = 349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.30/1,070.91 = 349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.30x = 1,070.91 × 349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.30x = 373,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,881.45/714.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.42

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