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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 1,060.32 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 1,060.32 and 360.18 is: 539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 1,060.32 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/1,060.32 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 1,060.32 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 381,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,906.06/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.96

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