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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.47, 1,066.37 and 364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.47, 1,066.37 and 364.06 is: 546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.47 : 1,066.37 = 364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.47/1,066.37 = 364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.47x = 1,066.37 × 364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.47x = 388,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,217.33/710.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.42

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