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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.47, 1,053.69 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.47, 1,053.69 and 378.16 is: 566.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.47 : 1,053.69 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.47/1,053.69 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.47x = 1,053.69 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.47x = 398,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,463.41/703.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.43

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