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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.20, 1,051.17 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.20, 1,051.17 and 376.26 is: 564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.20 : 1,051.17 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.20/1,051.17 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.20x = 1,051.17 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.20x = 395,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,513.22/701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.05

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