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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.38, 1,051.04 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.38, 1,051.04 and 244.38 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.38 : 1,051.04 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.38/1,051.04 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.38x = 1,051.04 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.38x = 256,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,853.16/700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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