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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.91, 1,049.86 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.91, 1,049.86 and 334.51 is: 501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.91 : 1,049.86 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.91/1,049.86 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.91x = 1,049.86 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.91x = 351,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,188.67/699.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.76

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