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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715, 1,071.04 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715, 1,071.04 and 348.72 is: 522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715 : 1,071.04 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715/1,071.04 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715x = 1,071.04 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715x = 373,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,493.07/715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.37

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