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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.01, 1,050.18 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.01, 1,050.18 and 237.78 is: 356.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.01 : 1,050.18 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.01/1,050.18 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.01x = 1,050.18 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.01x = 249,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,711.80/700.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.73

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