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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.98, 1,052.36 and 376.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.98, 1,052.36 and 376.97 is: 565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.98 : 1,052.36 = 376.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.98/1,052.36 = 376.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.98x = 1,052.36 × 376.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.98x = 396,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,702.42/701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.12

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