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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.32, 1,050.48 and 375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.32, 1,050.48 and 375.52 is: 563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.32 : 1,050.48 = 375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.32/1,050.48 = 375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.32x = 1,050.48 × 375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.32x = 394,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,476.25/700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.28

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