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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.41, 1,051.01 and 375.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.41, 1,051.01 and 375.01 is: 563.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.41 : 1,051.01 = 375.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.41/1,051.01 = 375.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.41x = 1,051.01 × 375.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.41x = 394,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,139.26/699.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.53

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