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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.27, 1,062.37 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.27, 1,062.37 and 361.60 is: 542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.27 : 1,062.37 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.27/1,062.37 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.27x = 1,062.37 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.27x = 384,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,147.68/708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.38

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