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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.52, 1,071.07 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.52, 1,071.07 and 368.02 is: 551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.52 : 1,071.07 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.52/1,071.07 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.52x = 1,071.07 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.52x = 394,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,175.18/714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.66

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