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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.57, 1,049.40 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.57, 1,049.40 and 237.42 is: 356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.57 : 1,049.40 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.57/1,049.40 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.57x = 1,049.40 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.57x = 249,148.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,148.55/699.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.15

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