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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.14, 1,068.80 and 366.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.14, 1,068.80 and 366.41 is: 549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.14 : 1,068.80 = 366.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.14/1,068.80 = 366.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.14x = 1,068.80 × 366.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.14x = 391,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,619.01/713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.15

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