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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.74, 1,071.76 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.74, 1,071.76 and 368.24 is: 552.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.74 : 1,071.76 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.74/1,071.76 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.74x = 1,071.76 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.74x = 394,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,664.90/714.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.18

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