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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.32, 1,047 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.32, 1,047 and 333.36 is: 499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.32 : 1,047 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.32/1,047 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.32x = 1,047 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.32x = 349,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,027.92/698.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.81

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