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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.35, 1,062.68 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.35, 1,062.68 and 361.89 is: 542.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.35 : 1,062.68 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.35/1,062.68 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.35x = 1,062.68 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.35x = 384,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,571.46/708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.92

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