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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.53, 1,061.88 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.53, 1,061.88 and 361.12 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.53 : 1,061.88 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.53/1,061.88 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.53x = 1,061.88 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.53x = 383,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,462.10/707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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