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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.41, 1,071.34 and 348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.41, 1,071.34 and 348.97 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.41 : 1,071.34 = 348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.41/1,071.34 = 348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.41x = 1,071.34 × 348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.41x = 373,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,865.52/714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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