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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.36, 1,050.40 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.36, 1,050.40 and 315.52 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.36 : 1,050.40 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.36/1,050.40 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.36x = 1,050.40 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.36x = 331,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,422.21/700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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