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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.41, 1,070.76 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.41, 1,070.76 and 348.36 is: 522.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.41 : 1,070.76 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.41/1,070.76 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.41x = 1,070.76 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.41x = 373,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,007.24/714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.12

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