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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 1,062.47 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 1,062.47 and 361.58 is: 542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 1,062.47 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/1,062.47 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 1,062.47 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 384,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,163.49/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.51

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