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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.07, 1,049.84 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.07, 1,049.84 and 237.76 is: 356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.07 : 1,049.84 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.07/1,049.84 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.07x = 1,049.84 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.07x = 249,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,609.96/700.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.55

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