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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.71, 1,065.37 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.71, 1,065.37 and 364.20 is: 545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.71 : 1,065.37 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.71/1,065.37 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.71x = 1,065.37 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.71x = 388,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,009.52/710.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.95

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