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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.14, 1,061.36 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.14, 1,061.36 and 360.72 is: 541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.14 : 1,061.36 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.14/1,061.36 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.14x = 1,061.36 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.14x = 382,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,853.78/707.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.41

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