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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.03, 1,053.21 and 355.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.03, 1,053.21 and 355.35 is: 533.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.03 : 1,053.21 = 355.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.03/1,053.21 = 355.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.03x = 1,053.21 × 355.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.03x = 374,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,258.17/702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.11

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