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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.74, 1,051.21 and 238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.74, 1,051.21 and 238.43 is: 357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.74 : 1,051.21 = 238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.74/1,051.21 = 238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.74x = 1,051.21 × 238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.74x = 250,640.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,640.00/700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.68

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