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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.36, 1,049.82 and 375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.36, 1,049.82 and 375.28 is: 562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.36 : 1,049.82 = 375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.36/1,049.82 = 375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.36x = 1,049.82 × 375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.36x = 393,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,976.45/700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.53

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