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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.61, 1,065.06 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.61, 1,065.06 and 363.18 is: 545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.61 : 1,065.06 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.61/1,065.06 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.61x = 1,065.06 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.61x = 386,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,808.49/709.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.10

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