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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.68, 1,053.08 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.68, 1,053.08 and 377.68 is: 566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.68 : 1,053.08 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.68/1,053.08 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.68x = 1,053.08 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.68x = 397,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,727.25/701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.82

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