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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.39, 1,063.68 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.39, 1,063.68 and 362.32 is: 543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.39 : 1,063.68 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.39/1,063.68 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.39x = 1,063.68 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.39x = 385,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,392.54/709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.27

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