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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.52, 1,049.88 and 371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.52, 1,049.88 and 371.45 is: 556.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.52 : 1,049.88 = 371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.52/1,049.88 = 371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.52x = 1,049.88 × 371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.52x = 389,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,977.93/700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.70

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