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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.64, 1,067.69 and 365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.64, 1,067.69 and 365.06 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.64 : 1,067.69 = 365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.64/1,067.69 = 365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.64x = 1,067.69 × 365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.64x = 389,769.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,769.09/711.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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