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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.88, 1,072.52 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.88, 1,072.52 and 368.34 is: 552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.88 : 1,072.52 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.88/1,072.52 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.88x = 1,072.52 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.88x = 395,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,052.02/714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.61

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