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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.20, 1,050.48 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.20, 1,050.48 and 335.40 is: 503.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.20 : 1,050.48 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.20/1,050.48 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.20x = 1,050.48 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.20x = 352,330.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,330.99/700.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.19

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