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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 1,062.08 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 1,062.08 and 365.44 is: 547.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 1,062.08 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/1,062.08 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 1,062.08 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 388,126.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,126.52/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.83

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