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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.40, 1,071.90 and 349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.40, 1,071.90 and 349.54 is: 524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.40 : 1,071.90 = 349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.40/1,071.90 = 349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.40x = 1,071.90 × 349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.40x = 374,671.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,671.93/714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.46

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