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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.45, 1,065.78 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.45, 1,065.78 and 363.98 is: 546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.45 : 1,065.78 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.45/1,065.78 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.45x = 1,065.78 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.45x = 387,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,922.60/710.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.02

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