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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.82, 1,051.47 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.82, 1,051.47 and 355.05 is: 531.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.82 : 1,051.47 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.82/1,051.47 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.82x = 1,051.47 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.82x = 373,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,324.42/701.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.94

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