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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 1,065.81 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 1,065.81 and 364.02 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 1,065.81 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/1,065.81 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 1,065.81 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 387,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,976.16/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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