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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.20, 1,053.44 and 378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.20, 1,053.44 and 378.12 is: 566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.20 : 1,053.44 = 378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.20/1,053.44 = 378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.20x = 1,053.44 × 378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.20x = 398,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,326.73/703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.45

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