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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 1,053.40 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 1,053.40 and 332.21 is: 498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 1,053.40 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/1,053.40 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 1,053.40 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 349,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,951.82/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.42

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