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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 1,070.82 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 1,070.82 and 329.88 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 1,070.82 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/1,070.82 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 1,070.82 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 353,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,242.10/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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