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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.34, 1,050.78 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.34, 1,050.78 and 315.50 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.34 : 1,050.78 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.34/1,050.78 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.34x = 1,050.78 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.34x = 331,521.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,521.09/700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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