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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.01, 1,050.01 and 213.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.01, 1,050.01 and 213.05 is: 319.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.01 : 1,050.01 = 213.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.01/1,050.01 = 213.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.01x = 1,050.01 × 213.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.01x = 223,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,702.01/700.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.57

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