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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.71, 1,051 and 371.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.71, 1,051 and 371.63 is: 556.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.71 : 1,051 = 371.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.71/1,051 = 371.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.71x = 1,051 × 371.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.71x = 390,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,583.13/701.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.62

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