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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 1,050.25 and 237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 1,050.25 and 237.73 is: 356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 1,050.25 = 237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/1,050.25 = 237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 1,050.25 × 237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 249,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,675.93/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.64

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