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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.49, 1,067.33 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.49, 1,067.33 and 364.80 is: 546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.49 : 1,067.33 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.49/1,067.33 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.49x = 1,067.33 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.49x = 389,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,361.98/712.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.48

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