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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.41, 1,071.64 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.41, 1,071.64 and 349.50 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.41 : 1,071.64 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.41/1,071.64 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.41x = 1,071.64 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.41x = 374,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,537.31/714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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