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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 1,052.60 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 1,052.60 and 350.22 is: 524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 1,052.60 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/1,052.60 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 1,052.60 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 368,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,637.19/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.62

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