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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.95, 1,065.03 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.95, 1,065.03 and 363.48 is: 545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.95 : 1,065.03 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.95/1,065.03 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.95x = 1,065.03 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.95x = 387,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,117.10/709.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.27

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