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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.03, 1,049.54 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.03, 1,049.54 and 237.69 is: 356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.03 : 1,049.54 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.03/1,049.54 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.03x = 1,049.54 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.03x = 249,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,462.83/700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.36

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