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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.37, 1,050.29 and 206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.37, 1,050.29 and 206.61 is: 309.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.37 : 1,050.29 = 206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.37/1,050.29 = 206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.37x = 1,050.29 × 206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.37x = 216,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,999.38/700.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.84

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