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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.23, 1,050.75 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.23, 1,050.75 and 335.10 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.23 : 1,050.75 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.23/1,050.75 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.23x = 1,050.75 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.23x = 352,106.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,106.33/700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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