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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.49, 1,053.12 and 355.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.49, 1,053.12 and 355.53 is: 532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.49 : 1,053.12 = 355.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.49/1,053.12 = 355.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.49x = 1,053.12 × 355.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.49x = 374,415.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,415.75/702.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.98

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