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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.28, 1,049.12 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.28, 1,049.12 and 334.08 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.28 : 1,049.12 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.28/1,049.12 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.28x = 1,049.12 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.28x = 350,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,490.01/699.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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