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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.48, 1,070.30 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.48, 1,070.30 and 348.16 is: 521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.48 : 1,070.30 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.48/1,070.30 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.48x = 1,070.30 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.48x = 372,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,635.65/714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.55

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