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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 1,051.32 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 1,051.32 and 354.18 is: 530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 1,051.32 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/1,051.32 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 1,051.32 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 372,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,356.52/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.97

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