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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.01, 1,049.27 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.01, 1,049.27 and 334.02 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.01 : 1,049.27 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.01/1,049.27 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.01x = 1,049.27 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.01x = 350,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,475.50/700.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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