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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.27, 1,050.53 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.27, 1,050.53 and 238.39 is: 357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.27 : 1,050.53 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.27/1,050.53 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.27x = 1,050.53 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.27x = 250,432.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,432.03/700.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.62

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