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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.30, 1,049.76 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.30, 1,049.76 and 335.34 is: 502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.30 : 1,049.76 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.30/1,049.76 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.30x = 1,049.76 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.30x = 352,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,026.52/700.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.68

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