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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 1,061.82 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 1,061.82 and 378.60 is: 568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 1,061.82 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/1,061.82 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 1,061.82 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 402,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,005.05/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.38

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