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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.56, 1,072 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.56, 1,072 and 329.76 is: 494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.56 : 1,072 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.56/1,072 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.56x = 1,072 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.56x = 353,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,502.72/714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.71

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