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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.72, 1,053 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.72, 1,053 and 377.12 is: 565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.72 : 1,053 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.72/1,053 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.72x = 1,053 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.72x = 397,107.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,107.36/701.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.91

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