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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.36, 1,048.72 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.36, 1,048.72 and 334.32 is: 501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.36 : 1,048.72 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.36/1,048.72 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.36x = 1,048.72 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.36x = 350,608.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,608.07/699.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.33

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