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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.03, 1,050.86 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.03, 1,050.86 and 376.03 is: 564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.03 : 1,050.86 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.03/1,050.86 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.03x = 1,050.86 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.03x = 395,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,154.89/700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.48

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