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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.36, 1,069.80 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.36, 1,069.80 and 366.60 is: 549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.36 : 1,069.80 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.36/1,069.80 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.36x = 1,069.80 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.36x = 392,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,188.68/714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.01

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