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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.17, 1,048.66 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.17, 1,048.66 and 335.22 is: 502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.17 : 1,048.66 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.17/1,048.66 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.17x = 1,048.66 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.17x = 351,527.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,527.03/700.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.06

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