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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.69, 1,065.18 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.69, 1,065.18 and 363.27 is: 545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.69 : 1,065.18 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.69/1,065.18 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.69x = 1,065.18 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.69x = 386,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,947.94/709.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.24

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