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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.99, 1,066.58 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.99, 1,066.58 and 364.30 is: 545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.99 : 1,066.58 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.99/1,066.58 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.99x = 1,066.58 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.99x = 388,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,551.97/711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.73

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