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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.99, 1,071.93 and 363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.99, 1,071.93 and 363.36 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.99 : 1,071.93 = 363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.99/1,071.93 = 363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.99x = 1,071.93 × 363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.99x = 389,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,496.48/714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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