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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.65, 1,052.90 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.65, 1,052.90 and 355.46 is: 532.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.65 : 1,052.90 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.65/1,052.90 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.65x = 1,052.90 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.65x = 374,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,267.01/702.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.65

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