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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.14, 1,072.71 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.14, 1,072.71 and 349.56 is: 524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.14 : 1,072.71 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.14/1,072.71 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.14x = 1,072.71 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.14x = 374,976.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,976.51/715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.34

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