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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.36, 1,060.29 and 378.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.36, 1,060.29 and 378.10 is: 566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.36 : 1,060.29 = 378.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.36/1,060.29 = 378.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.36x = 1,060.29 × 378.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.36x = 400,891.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,891.01/707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.74

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