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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.44, 1,050.36 and 353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.44, 1,050.36 and 353.34 is: 529.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.44 : 1,050.36 = 353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.44/1,050.36 = 353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.44x = 1,050.36 × 353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.44x = 371,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,134.20/700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.86

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