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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.20, 1,049.88 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.20, 1,049.88 and 358.48 is: 536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.20 : 1,049.88 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.20/1,049.88 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.20x = 1,049.88 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.20x = 376,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,360.98/701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.74

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