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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.20, 1,049.85 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.20, 1,049.85 and 335.52 is: 503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.20 : 1,049.85 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.20/1,049.85 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.20x = 1,049.85 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.20x = 352,245.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,245.67/700.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.06

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