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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.28, 1,053.72 and 377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.28, 1,053.72 and 377.27 is: 566.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.28 : 1,053.72 = 377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.28/1,053.72 = 377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.28x = 1,053.72 × 377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.28x = 397,536.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,536.94/702.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.07

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