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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.09, 1,060.37 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.09, 1,060.37 and 360.30 is: 540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.09 : 1,060.37 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.09/1,060.37 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.09x = 1,060.37 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.09x = 382,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,049.51/707.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.32

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