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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.58, 1,049.25 and 375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.58, 1,049.25 and 375.50 is: 562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.58 : 1,049.25 = 375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.58/1,049.25 = 375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.58x = 1,049.25 × 375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.58x = 393,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,993.38/700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.38

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