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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.22, 1,051.14 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.22, 1,051.14 and 376.22 is: 564.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.22 : 1,051.14 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.22/1,051.14 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.22x = 1,051.14 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.22x = 395,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,459.89/700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.77

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