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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.16, 1,049.49 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.16, 1,049.49 and 334.52 is: 501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.16 : 1,049.49 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.16/1,049.49 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.16x = 1,049.49 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.16x = 351,075.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,075.39/700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.42

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