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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.58, 1,051 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.58, 1,051 and 238.23 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.58 : 1,051 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.58/1,051 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.58x = 1,051 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.58x = 250,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,379.73/700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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