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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.25, 1,069.37 and 365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.25, 1,069.37 and 365.88 is: 549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.25 : 1,069.37 = 365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.25/1,069.37 = 365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.25x = 1,069.37 × 365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.25x = 391,262.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,262.01/712.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.33

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