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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.53, 1,049.71 and 352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.53, 1,049.71 and 352.87 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.53 : 1,049.71 = 352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.53/1,049.71 = 352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.53x = 1,049.71 × 352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.53x = 370,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,411.17/700.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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