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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.14, 1,066.55 and 359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.14, 1,066.55 and 359.37 is: 538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.14 : 1,066.55 = 359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.14/1,066.55 = 359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.14x = 1,066.55 × 359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.14x = 383,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,284.28/711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.98

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