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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 1,052.43 and 354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 1,052.43 and 354.86 is: 532.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 1,052.43 = 354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/1,052.43 = 354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 1,052.43 × 354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 373,465.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,465.31/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.26

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