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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.51, 1,071.51 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.51, 1,071.51 and 368.22 is: 552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.51 : 1,071.51 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.51/1,071.51 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.51x = 1,071.51 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.51x = 394,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,551.41/714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.20

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