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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.15, 1,053.87 and 355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.15, 1,053.87 and 355.73 is: 533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.15 : 1,053.87 = 355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.15/1,053.87 = 355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.15x = 1,053.87 × 355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.15x = 374,887.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,887.57/702.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.92

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