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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.48, 1,052.19 and 377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.48, 1,052.19 and 377.48 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.48 : 1,052.19 = 377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.48/1,052.19 = 377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.48x = 1,052.19 × 377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.48x = 397,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,180.68/701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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