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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.10, 1,060.18 and 360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.10, 1,060.18 and 360.56 is: 540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.10 : 1,060.18 = 360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.10/1,060.18 = 360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.10x = 1,060.18 × 360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.10x = 382,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,258.50/707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.60

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