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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.22, 1,053.53 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.22, 1,053.53 and 291.28 is: 437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.22 : 1,053.53 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.22/1,053.53 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.22x = 1,053.53 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.22x = 306,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,872.95/702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.00

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