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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.49, 1,071.87 and 367.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.49, 1,071.87 and 367.63 is: 551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.49 : 1,071.87 = 367.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.49/1,071.87 = 367.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.49x = 1,071.87 × 367.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.49x = 394,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,051.57/714.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.51

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