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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 1,054.04 and 355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 1,054.04 and 355.66 is: 533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 1,054.04 = 355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/1,054.04 = 355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 1,054.04 × 355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 374,879.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,879.87/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.56

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