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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 1,052.69 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 1,052.69 and 376.88 is: 565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 1,052.69 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/1,052.69 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 1,052.69 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 396,730.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,730.66/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.47

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