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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.06, 1,053.12 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.06, 1,053.12 and 354.98 is: 532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.06 : 1,053.12 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.06/1,053.12 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.06x = 1,053.12 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.06x = 373,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,840.50/702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.49

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