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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.35, 1,050.80 and 375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.35, 1,050.80 and 375.27 is: 563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.35 : 1,050.80 = 375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.35/1,050.80 = 375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.35x = 1,050.80 × 375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.35x = 394,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,331.84/700.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.05

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