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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.07, 1,050.33 and 334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.07, 1,050.33 and 334.66 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.07 : 1,050.33 = 334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.07/1,050.33 = 334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.07x = 1,050.33 × 334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.07x = 351,499.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,499.67/700.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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