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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.63, 1,050.97 and 238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.63, 1,050.97 and 238.45 is: 357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.63 : 1,050.97 = 238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.63/1,050.97 = 238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.63x = 1,050.97 × 238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.63x = 250,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,603.80/700.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.68

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