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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.20, 1,053.32 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.20, 1,053.32 and 355.44 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.20 : 1,053.32 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.20/1,053.32 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.20x = 1,053.32 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.20x = 374,391.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,391.81/702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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