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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.83, 1,072.34 and 349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.83, 1,072.34 and 349.63 is: 524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.83 : 1,072.34 = 349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.83/1,072.34 = 349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.83x = 1,072.34 × 349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.83x = 374,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,925.15/714.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.50

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