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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.18, 1,050.81 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.18, 1,050.81 and 372.03 is: 557.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.18 : 1,050.81 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.18/1,050.81 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.18x = 1,050.81 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.18x = 390,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,932.84/701.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.54

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