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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.58, 1,063.88 and 362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.58, 1,063.88 and 362.24 is: 543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.58 : 1,063.88 = 362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.58/1,063.88 = 362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.58x = 1,063.88 × 362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.58x = 385,379.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,379.89/709.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.11

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