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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710, 1,064.32 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710, 1,064.32 and 363.20 is: 544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710 : 1,064.32 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710/1,064.32 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710x = 1,064.32 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710x = 386,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,561.02/710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.45

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