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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.16, 1,050.04 and 334.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.16, 1,050.04 and 334.22 is: 501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.16 : 1,050.04 = 334.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.16/1,050.04 = 334.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.16x = 1,050.04 × 334.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.16x = 350,944.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,944.37/700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.23

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