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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.13, 1,052.34 and 354.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.13, 1,052.34 and 354.71 is: 532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.13 : 1,052.34 = 354.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.13/1,052.34 = 354.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.13x = 1,052.34 × 354.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.13x = 373,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,274.22/701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.39

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