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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.29, 1,064.02 and 363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.29, 1,064.02 and 363.61 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.29 : 1,064.02 = 363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.29/1,064.02 = 363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.29x = 1,064.02 × 363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.29x = 386,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,888.31/710.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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