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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 1,062.14 and 361.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 1,062.14 and 361.39 is: 542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 1,062.14 = 361.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/1,062.14 = 361.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 1,062.14 × 361.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 383,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,842.33/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.12

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