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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.58, 1,062.38 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.58, 1,062.38 and 361.24 is: 541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.58 : 1,062.38 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.58/1,062.38 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.58x = 1,062.38 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.58x = 383,774.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,774.15/708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.61

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