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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.55, 1,051.25 and 353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.55, 1,051.25 and 353.92 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.55 : 1,051.25 = 353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.55/1,051.25 = 353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.55x = 1,051.25 × 353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.55x = 372,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,053.14/701.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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