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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.16, 1,050.18 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.16, 1,050.18 and 353.36 is: 530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.16 : 1,050.18 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.16/1,050.18 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.16x = 1,050.18 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.16x = 371,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,091.60/700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.01

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