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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.87, 1,051.38 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.87, 1,051.38 and 355.19 is: 532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.87 : 1,051.38 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.87/1,051.38 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.87x = 1,051.38 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.87x = 373,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,434.41/701.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.06

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