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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.31, 1,051.78 and 371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.31, 1,051.78 and 371.80 is: 557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.31 : 1,051.78 = 371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.31/1,051.78 = 371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.31x = 1,051.78 × 371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.31x = 391,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,051.80/701.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.60

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