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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.03, 1,061.10 and 361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.03, 1,061.10 and 361.35 is: 541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.03 : 1,061.10 = 361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.03/1,061.10 = 361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.03x = 1,061.10 × 361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.03x = 383,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,428.49/708.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.54

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