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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.48, 1,049.72 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.48, 1,049.72 and 334.51 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.48 : 1,049.72 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.48/1,049.72 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.48x = 1,049.72 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.48x = 351,137.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,137.54/699.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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