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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.58, 1,051.01 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.58, 1,051.01 and 238.44 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.58 : 1,051.01 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.58/1,051.01 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.58x = 1,051.01 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.58x = 250,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,601.63/700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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