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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.95, 1,068.03 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.95, 1,068.03 and 365.48 is: 548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.95 : 1,068.03 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.95/1,068.03 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.95x = 1,068.03 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.95x = 390,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,343.60/711.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.27

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