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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.31, 1,053.74 and 378.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.31, 1,053.74 and 378.90 is: 567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.31 : 1,053.74 = 378.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.31/1,053.74 = 378.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.31x = 1,053.74 × 378.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.31x = 399,263.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,263.03/703.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.70

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