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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.50, 1,064.82 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.50, 1,064.82 and 363.54 is: 544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.50 : 1,064.82 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.50/1,064.82 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.50x = 1,064.82 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.50x = 387,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,103.01/710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.83

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