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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.01, 1,051.38 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.01, 1,051.38 and 354.50 is: 530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.01 : 1,051.38 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.01/1,051.38 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.01x = 1,051.38 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.01x = 372,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,712.44/702.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.92

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