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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.40, 1,053.72 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.40, 1,053.72 and 355.76 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.40 : 1,053.72 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.40/1,053.72 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.40x = 1,053.72 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.40x = 374,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,871.43/702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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