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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.30, 1,053.24 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.30, 1,053.24 and 356.04 is: 533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.30 : 1,053.24 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.30/1,053.24 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.30x = 1,053.24 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.30x = 374,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,995.57/702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.95

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