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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.03, 1,049.98 and 353.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.03, 1,049.98 and 353.62 is: 530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.03 : 1,049.98 = 353.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.03/1,049.98 = 353.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.03x = 1,049.98 × 353.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.03x = 371,293.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,293.93/700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.40

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