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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 1,062.30 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 1,062.30 and 361.52 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 1,062.30 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/1,062.30 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 1,062.30 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 384,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,042.70/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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