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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.97, 1,050.93 and 238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.97, 1,050.93 and 238.46 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.97 : 1,050.93 = 238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.97/1,050.93 = 238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.97x = 1,050.93 × 238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.97x = 250,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,604.77/700.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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