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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.83, 1,049.90 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.83, 1,049.90 and 237.57 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.83 : 1,049.90 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.83/1,049.90 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.83x = 1,049.90 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.83x = 249,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,424.74/699.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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