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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.11, 1,050.82 and 353.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.11, 1,050.82 and 353.69 is: 530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.11 : 1,050.82 = 353.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.11/1,050.82 = 353.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.11x = 1,050.82 × 353.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.11x = 371,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,665.04/700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.86

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