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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.28, 1,050.64 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.28, 1,050.64 and 392.38 is: 588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.28 : 1,050.64 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.28/1,050.64 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.28x = 1,050.64 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.28x = 412,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,250.12/700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.69

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