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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.97, 1,065.02 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.97, 1,065.02 and 368.25 is: 551.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.97 : 1,065.02 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.97/1,065.02 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.97x = 1,065.02 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.97x = 392,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,191.77/710.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.63

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