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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.48, 1,070.36 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.48, 1,070.36 and 366.64 is: 550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.48 : 1,070.36 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.48/1,070.36 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.48x = 1,070.36 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.48x = 392,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,436.79/713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.03

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