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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.03, 1,049.35 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.03, 1,049.35 and 352.84 is: 528.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.03 : 1,049.35 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.03/1,049.35 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.03x = 1,049.35 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.03x = 370,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,252.65/700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.91

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