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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.11, 1,068.19 and 365.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.11, 1,068.19 and 365.35 is: 548.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.11 : 1,068.19 = 365.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.11/1,068.19 = 365.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.11x = 1,068.19 × 365.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.11x = 390,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,263.22/712.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.04

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