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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.90, 1,070.64 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.90, 1,070.64 and 367.32 is: 550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.90 : 1,070.64 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.90/1,070.64 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.90x = 1,070.64 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.90x = 393,267.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,267.48/714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.10

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