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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.69, 1,049.64 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.69, 1,049.64 and 334.41 is: 501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.69 : 1,049.64 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.69/1,049.64 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.69x = 1,049.64 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.69x = 351,010.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,010.11/699.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.67

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