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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.17, 1,062.63 and 361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.17, 1,062.63 and 361.49 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.17 : 1,062.63 = 361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.17/1,062.63 = 361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.17x = 1,062.63 × 361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.17x = 384,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,124.81/708.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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