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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.96, 1,073.16 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.96, 1,073.16 and 368.82 is: 553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.96 : 1,073.16 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.96/1,073.16 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.96x = 1,073.16 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.96x = 395,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,802.87/714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.60

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