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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.31, 1,050.44 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.31, 1,050.44 and 180.30 is: 270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.31 : 1,050.44 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.31/1,050.44 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.31x = 1,050.44 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.31x = 189,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,394.78/700.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.45

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