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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.65, 1,072.54 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.65, 1,072.54 and 368.15 is: 552.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.65 : 1,072.54 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.65/1,072.54 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.65x = 1,072.54 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.65x = 394,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,850.70/714.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.51

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