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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 1,053.25 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 1,053.25 and 378.16 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 1,053.25 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/1,053.25 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 1,053.25 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 398,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,293.44/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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