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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.54, 1,050.14 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.54, 1,050.14 and 376.10 is: 562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.54 : 1,050.14 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.54/1,050.14 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.54x = 1,050.14 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.54x = 394,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,957.65/701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.99

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