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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.76, 1,051.30 and 238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.76, 1,051.30 and 238.54 is: 357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.76 : 1,051.30 = 238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.76/1,051.30 = 238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.76x = 1,051.30 × 238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.76x = 250,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,777.10/700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.86

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