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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.26, 1,064.18 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.26, 1,064.18 and 363.22 is: 544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.26 : 1,064.18 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.26/1,064.18 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.26x = 1,064.18 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.26x = 386,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,531.46/710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.21

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