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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.20, 1,051.38 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.20, 1,051.38 and 359.48 is: 538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.20 : 1,051.38 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.20/1,051.38 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.20x = 1,051.38 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.20x = 377,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,950.08/702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.24

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