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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 1,052.32 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 1,052.32 and 393.36 is: 589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 1,052.32 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/1,052.32 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 1,052.32 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 413,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,940.60/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.52

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