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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.13, 1,053.84 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.13, 1,053.84 and 355.71 is: 533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.13 : 1,053.84 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.13/1,053.84 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.13x = 1,053.84 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.13x = 374,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,861.43/702.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.89

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