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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.38, 1,049.22 and 374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.38, 1,049.22 and 374.76 is: 561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.38 : 1,049.22 = 374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.38/1,049.22 = 374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.38x = 1,049.22 × 374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.38x = 393,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,205.69/700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.42

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