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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.63, 1,066.41 and 364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.63, 1,066.41 and 364.46 is: 546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.63 : 1,066.41 = 364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.63/1,066.41 = 364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.63x = 1,066.41 × 364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.63x = 388,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,658.46/711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.15

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