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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.14, 1,050.04 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.14, 1,050.04 and 354.04 is: 530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.14 : 1,050.04 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.14/1,050.04 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.14x = 1,050.04 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.14x = 371,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,756.16/701.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.22

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