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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.09, 1,063.36 and 362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.09, 1,063.36 and 362.30 is: 543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.09 : 1,063.36 = 362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.09/1,063.36 = 362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.09x = 1,063.36 × 362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.09x = 385,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,255.33/709.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.31

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