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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.33, 1,050.50 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.33, 1,050.50 and 335.04 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.33 : 1,050.50 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.33/1,050.50 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.33x = 1,050.50 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.33x = 351,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,956.42/700.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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