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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.29, 1,049.79 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.29, 1,049.79 and 334.56 is: 501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.29 : 1,049.79 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.29/1,049.79 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.29x = 1,049.79 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.29x = 351,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,217.74/700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.53

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