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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.41, 1,071.07 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.41, 1,071.07 and 367.59 is: 551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.41 : 1,071.07 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.41/1,071.07 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.41x = 1,071.07 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.41x = 393,713.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,713.70/714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.11

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