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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.70, 1,065.62 and 368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.70, 1,065.62 and 368.98 is: 552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.70 : 1,065.62 = 368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.70/1,065.62 = 368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.70x = 1,065.62 × 368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.70x = 393,192.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,192.47/711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.47

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