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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.23, 1,066.98 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.23, 1,066.98 and 364.28 is: 546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.23 : 1,066.98 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.23/1,066.98 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.23x = 1,066.98 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.23x = 388,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,674.14/711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.49

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