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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.80, 1,052.08 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.80, 1,052.08 and 354.68 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.80 : 1,052.08 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.80/1,052.08 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.80x = 1,052.08 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.80x = 373,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,151.73/701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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