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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.49, 1,070.37 and 366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.49, 1,070.37 and 366.63 is: 550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.49 : 1,070.37 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.49/1,070.37 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.49x = 1,070.37 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.49x = 392,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,429.75/713.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.01

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