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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 1,050.50 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 1,050.50 and 372.32 is: 557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 1,050.50 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/1,050.50 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 1,050.50 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 391,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,121.78/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.28

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