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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 1,053.63 and 351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 1,053.63 and 351.11 is: 526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 1,053.63 = 351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/1,053.63 = 351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 1,053.63 × 351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 369,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,940.03/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.74

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