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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.28, 1,067.42 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.28, 1,067.42 and 368.52 is: 553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.28 : 1,067.42 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.28/1,067.42 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.28x = 1,067.42 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.28x = 393,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,365.62/710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.82

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