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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.38, 1,070.78 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.38, 1,070.78 and 363.24 is: 544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.38 : 1,070.78 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.38/1,070.78 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.38x = 1,070.78 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.38x = 388,948.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,948.31/714.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.46

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