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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.70, 1,047.96 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.70, 1,047.96 and 334.75 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.70 : 1,047.96 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.70/1,047.96 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.70x = 1,047.96 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.70x = 350,800.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,800.73/699.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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