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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.70, 1,049.10 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.70, 1,049.10 and 335.02 is: 502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.70 : 1,049.10 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.70/1,049.10 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.70x = 1,049.10 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.70x = 351,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,469.48/699.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.31

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