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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.54, 1,066.01 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.54, 1,066.01 and 363.59 is: 545.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.54 : 1,066.01 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.54/1,066.01 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.54x = 1,066.01 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.54x = 387,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,590.58/710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.49

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