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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.58, 1,071.96 and 349.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.58, 1,071.96 and 349.06 is: 523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.58 : 1,071.96 = 349.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.58/1,071.96 = 349.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.58x = 1,071.96 × 349.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.58x = 374,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,178.36/714.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.63

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