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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.38, 1,054.22 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.38, 1,054.22 and 355.96 is: 534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.38 : 1,054.22 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.38/1,054.22 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.38x = 1,054.22 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.38x = 375,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,260.15/702.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.27

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