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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.28, 1,049.34 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.28, 1,049.34 and 352.64 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.28 : 1,049.34 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.28/1,049.34 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.28x = 1,049.34 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.28x = 370,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,034.01/700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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