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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.69, 1,070.28 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.69, 1,070.28 and 348.30 is: 521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.69 : 1,070.28 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.69/1,070.28 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.69x = 1,070.28 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.69x = 372,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,778.52/714.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.59

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