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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.93, 1,051.53 and 238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.93, 1,051.53 and 238.69 is: 358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.93 : 1,051.53 = 238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.93/1,051.53 = 238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.93x = 1,051.53 × 238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.93x = 250,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,989.70/700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.08

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