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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.53, 1,060.40 and 360.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.53, 1,060.40 and 360.95 is: 540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.53 : 1,060.40 = 360.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.53/1,060.40 = 360.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.53x = 1,060.40 × 360.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.53x = 382,751.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,751.38/707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.97

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