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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.72, 1,052.58 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.72, 1,052.58 and 208.16 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.72 : 1,052.58 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.72/1,052.58 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.72x = 1,052.58 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.72x = 219,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,105.05/701.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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