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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.42, 1,050.34 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.42, 1,050.34 and 375 is: 563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.42 : 1,050.34 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.42/1,050.34 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.42x = 1,050.34 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.42x = 393,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,877.50/699.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.15

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