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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.06, 1,049.99 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.06, 1,049.99 and 237.82 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.06 : 1,049.99 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.06/1,049.99 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.06x = 1,049.99 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.06x = 249,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,703.37/700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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