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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.27, 1,053.41 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.27, 1,053.41 and 373.95 is: 560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.27 : 1,053.41 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.27/1,053.41 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.27x = 1,053.41 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.27x = 393,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,920.80/702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.93

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