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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.36, 1,051.80 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.36, 1,051.80 and 354.60 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.36 : 1,051.80 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.36/1,051.80 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.36x = 1,051.80 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.36x = 372,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,968.28/702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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