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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.03, 1,050.05 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.03, 1,050.05 and 213.04 is: 319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.03 : 1,050.05 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.03/1,050.05 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.03x = 1,050.05 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.03x = 223,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,702.65/700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.56

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