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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.28, 1,052.94 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.28, 1,052.94 and 373.47 is: 559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.28 : 1,052.94 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.28/1,052.94 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.28x = 1,052.94 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.28x = 393,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,241.50/703.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.16

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