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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.55, 1,050.72 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.55, 1,050.72 and 238.25 is: 357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.55 : 1,050.72 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.55/1,050.72 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.55x = 1,050.72 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.55x = 250,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,334.04/700.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.34

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