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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700, 1,049.58 and 237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700, 1,049.58 and 237.70 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 1,049.58 = 237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/1,049.58 = 237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 1,049.58 × 237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 249,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,485.17/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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