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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.06, 1,064.98 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.06, 1,064.98 and 363.65 is: 545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.06 : 1,064.98 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.06/1,064.98 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.06x = 1,064.98 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.06x = 387,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,278.16/710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.42

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