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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.72, 1,049.10 and 334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.72, 1,049.10 and 334.55 is: 501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.72 : 1,049.10 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.72/1,049.10 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.72x = 1,049.10 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.72x = 350,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,973.75/699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.59

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