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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.74, 1,050.09 and 357.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.74, 1,050.09 and 357.98 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.74 : 1,050.09 = 357.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.74/1,050.09 = 357.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.74x = 1,050.09 × 357.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.74x = 375,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,911.22/699.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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