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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.49, 1,070.33 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.49, 1,070.33 and 366.80 is: 549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.49 : 1,070.33 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.49/1,070.33 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.49x = 1,070.33 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.49x = 392,597.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,597.04/714.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.48

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