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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.85, 1,053.58 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.85, 1,053.58 and 377.85 is: 567.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.85 : 1,053.58 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.85/1,053.58 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.85x = 1,053.58 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.85x = 398,095.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,095.20/701.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.21

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