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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.51, 1,067.01 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.51, 1,067.01 and 365.22 is: 547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.51 : 1,067.01 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.51/1,067.01 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.51x = 1,067.01 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.51x = 389,693.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,693.39/711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.70

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