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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.49, 1,060.68 and 360.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.49, 1,060.68 and 360.51 is: 540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.49 : 1,060.68 = 360.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.49/1,060.68 = 360.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.49x = 1,060.68 × 360.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.49x = 382,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,385.75/707.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.48

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