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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.13, 1,050.20 and 237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.13, 1,050.20 and 237.89 is: 356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.13 : 1,050.20 = 237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.13/1,050.20 = 237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.13x = 1,050.20 × 237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.13x = 249,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,830.89/700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.84

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