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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.57, 1,051.49 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.57, 1,051.49 and 350.33 is: 525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.57 : 1,051.49 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.57/1,051.49 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.57x = 1,051.49 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.57x = 368,368.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,368.49/701.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.07

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