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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.11, 1,052.69 and 373.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.11, 1,052.69 and 373.31 is: 558.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.11 : 1,052.69 = 373.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.11/1,052.69 = 373.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.11x = 1,052.69 × 373.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.11x = 392,975.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,975.37/703.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.91

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