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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.27, 1,052.18 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.27, 1,052.18 and 316.25 is: 474.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.27 : 1,052.18 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.27/1,052.18 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.27x = 1,052.18 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.27x = 332,751.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,751.93/701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.50

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