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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.98, 1,051.52 and 238.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.98, 1,051.52 and 238.63 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.98 : 1,051.52 = 238.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.98/1,051.52 = 238.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.98x = 1,051.52 × 238.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.98x = 250,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,923.02/700.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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