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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.02, 1,067.88 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.02, 1,067.88 and 365.54 is: 548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.02 : 1,067.88 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.02/1,067.88 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.02x = 1,067.88 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.02x = 390,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,352.86/712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.23

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