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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.43, 1,050.78 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.43, 1,050.78 and 238.19 is: 357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.43 : 1,050.78 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.43/1,050.78 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.43x = 1,050.78 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.43x = 250,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,285.29/700.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.33

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