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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.39, 1,065.18 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.39, 1,065.18 and 363.32 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.39 : 1,065.18 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.39/1,065.18 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.39x = 1,065.18 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.39x = 387,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,001.20/710.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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