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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.02, 1,066.87 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.02, 1,066.87 and 369.02 is: 553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.02 : 1,066.87 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.02/1,066.87 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.02x = 1,066.87 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.02x = 393,696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,696.37/711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.71

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