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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 1,050.36 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 1,050.36 and 353.04 is: 529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 1,050.36 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/1,050.36 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 1,050.36 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 370,819.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,819.09/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.68

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