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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.03, 1,049.91 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.03, 1,049.91 and 238.06 is: 357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.03 : 1,049.91 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.03/1,049.91 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.03x = 1,049.91 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.03x = 249,941.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,941.57/700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.04

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