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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.10, 1,053.77 and 373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.10, 1,053.77 and 373.22 is: 559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.10 : 1,053.77 = 373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.10/1,053.77 = 373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.10x = 1,053.77 × 373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.10x = 393,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,290.78/703.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.36

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