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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.41, 1,053.27 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.41, 1,053.27 and 390.02 is: 584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.41 : 1,053.27 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.41/1,053.27 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.41x = 1,053.27 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.41x = 410,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,791.10/702.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.84

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