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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.30, 1,052.10 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.30, 1,052.10 and 354.68 is: 532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.30 : 1,052.10 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.30/1,052.10 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.30x = 1,052.10 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.30x = 373,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,158.83/701.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.10

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