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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.85, 1,052.27 and 372.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.85, 1,052.27 and 372.57 is: 558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.85 : 1,052.27 = 372.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.85/1,052.27 = 372.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.85x = 1,052.27 × 372.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.85x = 392,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,042.37/701.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.58

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