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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.28, 1,050.02 and 334.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.28, 1,050.02 and 334.57 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.28 : 1,050.02 = 334.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.28/1,050.02 = 334.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.28x = 1,050.02 × 334.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.28x = 351,298.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,298.27/700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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