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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.69, 1,051.02 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.69, 1,051.02 and 238.47 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.69 : 1,051.02 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.69/1,051.02 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.69x = 1,051.02 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.69x = 250,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,636.74/700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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