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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.49, 1,062.18 and 361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.49, 1,062.18 and 361.51 is: 541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.49 : 1,062.18 = 361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.49/1,062.18 = 361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.49x = 1,062.18 × 361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.49x = 383,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,988.69/708.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.98

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