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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.20, 1,066.37 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.20, 1,066.37 and 369.48 is: 553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.20 : 1,066.37 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.20/1,066.37 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.20x = 1,066.37 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.20x = 394,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,002.39/712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.22

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