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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.09, 1,053.36 and 355.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.09, 1,053.36 and 355.35 is: 533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.09 : 1,053.36 = 355.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.09/1,053.36 = 355.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.09x = 1,053.36 × 355.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.09x = 374,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,311.48/702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.14

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