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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.20, 1,052.88 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.20, 1,052.88 and 360.48 is: 539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.20 : 1,052.88 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.20/1,052.88 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.20x = 1,052.88 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.20x = 379,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,542.18/703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.74

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