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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.59, 1,050.67 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.59, 1,050.67 and 238.28 is: 357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.59 : 1,050.67 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.59/1,050.67 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.59x = 1,050.67 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.59x = 250,353.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,353.65/700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.35

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