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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.57, 1,070.38 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.57, 1,070.38 and 366.81 is: 550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.57 : 1,070.38 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.57/1,070.38 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.57x = 1,070.38 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.57x = 392,626.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,626.09/713.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.23

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