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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.52, 1,054.43 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.52, 1,054.43 and 356.10 is: 534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.52 : 1,054.43 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.52/1,054.43 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.52x = 1,054.43 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.52x = 375,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,483.41/702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.48

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