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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.88, 1,047.36 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.88, 1,047.36 and 333.84 is: 500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.88 : 1,047.36 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.88/1,047.36 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.88x = 1,047.36 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.88x = 349,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,650.66/698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.30

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