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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.09, 1,051.34 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.09, 1,051.34 and 238.77 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.09 : 1,051.34 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.09/1,051.34 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.09x = 1,051.34 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.09x = 251,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,027.26/701.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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