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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.32, 1,050.96 and 353.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.32, 1,050.96 and 353.54 is: 530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.32 : 1,050.96 = 353.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.32/1,050.96 = 353.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.32x = 1,050.96 × 353.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.32x = 371,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,556.40/700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.55

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