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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.03, 1,051.96 and 354.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.03, 1,051.96 and 354.37 is: 531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.03 : 1,051.96 = 354.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.03/1,051.96 = 354.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.03x = 1,051.96 × 354.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.03x = 372,783.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,783.07/702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.01

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