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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 1,061.62 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 1,061.62 and 365.52 is: 548.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 1,061.62 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/1,061.62 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 1,061.62 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 388,043.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,043.34/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.46

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