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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.47, 1,051.99 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.47, 1,051.99 and 355.29 is: 532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.47 : 1,051.99 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.47/1,051.99 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.47x = 1,051.99 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.47x = 373,756.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,756.69/702.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.06

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