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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.20, 1,049.12 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.20, 1,049.12 and 334.19 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.20 : 1,049.12 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.20/1,049.12 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.20x = 1,049.12 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.20x = 350,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,598.50/700.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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