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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.38, 1,050.60 and 289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.38, 1,050.60 and 289.37 is: 434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.38 : 1,050.60 = 289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.38/1,050.60 = 289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.38x = 1,050.60 × 289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.38x = 304,015.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,015.83/700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.07

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