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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.73, 1,051.11 and 238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.73, 1,051.11 and 238.49 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.73 : 1,051.11 = 238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.73/1,051.11 = 238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.73x = 1,051.11 × 238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.73x = 250,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,679.22/700.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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