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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.47, 1,051.77 and 354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.47, 1,051.77 and 354.62 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.47 : 1,051.77 = 354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.47/1,051.77 = 354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.47x = 1,051.77 × 354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.47x = 372,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,978.68/701.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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