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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.66, 1,050.93 and 353.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.66, 1,050.93 and 353.86 is: 530.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.66 : 1,050.93 = 353.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.66/1,050.93 = 353.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.66x = 1,050.93 × 353.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.66x = 371,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,882.09/700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.76

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