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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 1,052.22 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 1,052.22 and 376.27 is: 564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 1,052.22 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/1,052.22 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 1,052.22 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 395,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,915.59/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.56

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