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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.09, 1,061.28 and 360.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.09, 1,061.28 and 360.67 is: 541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.09 : 1,061.28 = 360.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.09/1,061.28 = 360.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.09x = 1,061.28 × 360.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.09x = 382,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,771.86/707.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.33

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