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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.98, 1,071.43 and 349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.98, 1,071.43 and 349.36 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.98 : 1,071.43 = 349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.98/1,071.43 = 349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.98x = 1,071.43 × 349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.98x = 374,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,314.78/714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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