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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.38, 1,053.29 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.38, 1,053.29 and 291.24 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.38 : 1,053.29 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.38/1,053.29 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.38x = 1,053.29 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.38x = 306,760.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,760.91/702.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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