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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.10, 1,067.55 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.10, 1,067.55 and 382.30 is: 573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.10 : 1,067.55 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.10/1,067.55 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.10x = 1,067.55 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.10x = 408,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,124.37/711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.93

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