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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.44, 1,068.49 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.44, 1,068.49 and 365.60 is: 548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.44 : 1,068.49 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.44/1,068.49 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.44x = 1,068.49 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.44x = 390,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,632.77/712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.30

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