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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.56, 1,064.56 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.56, 1,064.56 and 368.80 is: 552.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.56 : 1,064.56 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.56/1,064.56 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.56x = 1,064.56 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.56x = 392,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,609.73/710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.54

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