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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 1,049.94 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 1,049.94 and 376.26 is: 563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 1,049.94 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/1,049.94 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 1,049.94 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 395,050.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,050.42/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.52

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