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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.64, 1,050.12 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.64, 1,050.12 and 376.16 is: 563.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.64 : 1,050.12 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.64/1,050.12 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.64x = 1,050.12 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.64x = 395,013.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,013.14/700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.79

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