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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 1,051.04 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 1,051.04 and 376.80 is: 564.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 1,051.04 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/1,051.04 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 1,051.04 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 396,031.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,031.87/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.92

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