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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 1,052.54 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 1,052.54 and 354.66 is: 532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 1,052.54 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/1,052.54 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 1,052.54 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 373,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,293.84/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.06

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