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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.52, 1,051.25 and 375.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.52, 1,051.25 and 375.98 is: 564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.52 : 1,051.25 = 375.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.52/1,051.25 = 375.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.52x = 1,051.25 × 375.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.52x = 395,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,241.84/700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.22

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