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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.58, 1,053.55 and 360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.58, 1,053.55 and 360.82 is: 541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.58 : 1,053.55 = 360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.58/1,053.55 = 360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.58x = 1,053.55 × 360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.58x = 380,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,141.91/702.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.07

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