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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.72, 1,051.12 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.72, 1,051.12 and 238.48 is: 357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.72 : 1,051.12 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.72/1,051.12 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.72x = 1,051.12 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.72x = 250,671.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,671.10/700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.73

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