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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.58, 1,053.34 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.58, 1,053.34 and 355.74 is: 533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.58 : 1,053.34 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.58/1,053.34 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.58x = 1,053.34 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.58x = 374,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,715.17/702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.34

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