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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.45, 1,068.17 and 365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.45, 1,068.17 and 365.03 is: 548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.45 : 1,068.17 = 365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.45/1,068.17 = 365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.45x = 1,068.17 × 365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.45x = 389,914.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,914.10/711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.06

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