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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.96, 1,053.35 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.96, 1,053.35 and 377.36 is: 566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.96 : 1,053.35 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.96/1,053.35 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.96x = 1,053.35 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.96x = 397,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,485.00/701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.25

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