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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.39, 1,064.70 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.39, 1,064.70 and 363.44 is: 544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.39 : 1,064.70 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.39/1,064.70 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.39x = 1,064.70 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.39x = 386,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,949.24/710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.70

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