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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.73, 1,068.25 and 365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.73, 1,068.25 and 365.31 is: 548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.73 : 1,068.25 = 365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.73/1,068.25 = 365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.73x = 1,068.25 × 365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.73x = 390,242.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,242.41/711.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.30

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