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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.01, 1,049.94 and 353.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.01, 1,049.94 and 353.20 is: 529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.01 : 1,049.94 = 353.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.01/1,049.94 = 353.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.01x = 1,049.94 × 353.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.01x = 370,838.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,838.81/700.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.76

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