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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.47, 1,050.69 and 376.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.47, 1,050.69 and 376.47 is: 564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.47 : 1,050.69 = 376.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.47/1,050.69 = 376.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.47x = 1,050.69 × 376.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.47x = 395,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,553.26/700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.70

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