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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.97, 1,052.52 and 355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.97, 1,052.52 and 355.13 is: 532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.97 : 1,052.52 = 355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.97/1,052.52 = 355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.97x = 1,052.52 × 355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.97x = 373,776.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,776.17/701.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.47

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