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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.28, 1,050.62 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.28, 1,050.62 and 335.08 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.28 : 1,050.62 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.28/1,050.62 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.28x = 1,050.62 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.28x = 352,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,041.75/700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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