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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 1,049.52 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 1,049.52 and 388.32 is: 581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 1,049.52 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/1,049.52 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 1,049.52 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 407,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,549.61/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.25

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