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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.10, 1,050.95 and 376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.10, 1,050.95 and 376.10 is: 564.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.10 : 1,050.95 = 376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.10/1,050.95 = 376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.10x = 1,050.95 × 376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.10x = 395,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,257.98/700.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.58

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