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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.15, 1,052.19 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.15, 1,052.19 and 376.74 is: 565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.15 : 1,052.19 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.15/1,052.19 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.15x = 1,052.19 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.15x = 396,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,402.06/701.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.36

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