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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.34, 1,052.40 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.34, 1,052.40 and 316.50 is: 474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.34 : 1,052.40 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.34/1,052.40 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.34x = 1,052.40 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.34x = 333,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,084.60/701.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.93

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