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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.14, 1,051.54 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.14, 1,051.54 and 355.04 is: 531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.14 : 1,051.54 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.14/1,051.54 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.14x = 1,051.54 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.14x = 373,338.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,338.76/702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.72

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