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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.88, 1,051.25 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.88, 1,051.25 and 354.08 is: 531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.88 : 1,051.25 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.88/1,051.25 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.88x = 1,051.25 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.88x = 372,230.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,230.11/700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.09

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