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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.22, 1,062.39 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.22, 1,062.39 and 366.50 is: 549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.22 : 1,062.39 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.22/1,062.39 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.22x = 1,062.39 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.22x = 389,365.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,365.94/709.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.01

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