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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.52, 1,048.33 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.52, 1,048.33 and 334.28 is: 500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.52 : 1,048.33 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.52/1,048.33 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.52x = 1,048.33 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.52x = 350,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,429.68/699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.96

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