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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.62, 1,051.20 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.62, 1,051.20 and 353.94 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.62 : 1,051.20 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.62/1,051.20 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.62x = 1,051.20 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.62x = 372,061.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,061.73/700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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