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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.11, 1,053.82 and 355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.11, 1,053.82 and 355.69 is: 533.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.11 : 1,053.82 = 355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.11/1,053.82 = 355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.11x = 1,053.82 × 355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.11x = 374,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,833.24/702.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.87

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