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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 1,053.12 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 1,053.12 and 377.66 is: 566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 1,053.12 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/1,053.12 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 1,053.12 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 397,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,721.30/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.54

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