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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,071.84 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,071.84 and 330.24 is: 495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,071.84 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,071.84 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,071.84 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 353,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,964.44/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.36

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