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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.29, 1,067.74 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.29, 1,067.74 and 365.79 is: 548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.29 : 1,067.74 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.29/1,067.74 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.29x = 1,067.74 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.29x = 390,568.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,568.61/712.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.33

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