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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.17, 1,068.27 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.17, 1,068.27 and 365.45 is: 547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.17 : 1,068.27 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.17/1,068.27 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.17x = 1,068.27 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.17x = 390,403.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,403.31/713.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.42

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