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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700, 1,050.08 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700, 1,050.08 and 244 is: 366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 1,050.08 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/1,050.08 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 1,050.08 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 256,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,219.52/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.03

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