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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.37, 1,072.04 and 367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.37, 1,072.04 and 367.69 is: 551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.37 : 1,072.04 = 367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.37/1,072.04 = 367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.37x = 1,072.04 × 367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.37x = 394,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,178.39/714.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.78

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