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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.45, 1,050.16 and 353.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.45, 1,050.16 and 353.62 is: 530.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.45 : 1,050.16 = 353.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.45/1,050.16 = 353.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.45x = 1,050.16 × 353.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.45x = 371,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,355.81/700.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.17

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