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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.52, 1,069.31 and 366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.52, 1,069.31 and 366.15 is: 549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.52 : 1,069.31 = 366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.52/1,069.31 = 366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.52x = 1,069.31 × 366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.52x = 391,522.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,522.73/712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.49

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