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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.49, 1,051.62 and 354.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.49, 1,051.62 and 354.53 is: 531.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.49 : 1,051.62 = 354.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.49/1,051.62 = 354.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.49x = 1,051.62 × 354.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.49x = 372,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,830.84/701.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.49

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