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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.19, 1,060.15 and 360.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.19, 1,060.15 and 360.33 is: 540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.19 : 1,060.15 = 360.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.19/1,060.15 = 360.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.19x = 1,060.15 × 360.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.19x = 382,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,003.85/707.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.17

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