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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.86, 1,051.38 and 238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.86, 1,051.38 and 238.49 is: 357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.86 : 1,051.38 = 238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.86/1,051.38 = 238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.86x = 1,051.38 × 238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.86x = 250,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,738.36/700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.76

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