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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.66, 1,049.55 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.66, 1,049.55 and 237.45 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.66 : 1,049.55 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.66/1,049.55 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.66x = 1,049.55 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.66x = 249,215.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,215.65/699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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