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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.68, 1,071.92 and 349.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.68, 1,071.92 and 349.37 is: 524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.68 : 1,071.92 = 349.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.68/1,071.92 = 349.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.68x = 1,071.92 × 349.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.68x = 374,494.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,494.26/714.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.00

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