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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.97, 1,052.96 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.97, 1,052.96 and 355.23 is: 532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.97 : 1,052.96 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.97/1,052.96 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.97x = 1,052.96 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.97x = 374,042.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,042.98/701.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.85

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