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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.03, 1,050.47 and 353.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.03, 1,050.47 and 353.37 is: 529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.03 : 1,050.47 = 353.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.03/1,050.47 = 353.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.03x = 1,050.47 × 353.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.03x = 371,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,202.82/701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.51

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