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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.34, 1,050.90 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.34, 1,050.90 and 330.08 is: 495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.34 : 1,050.90 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.34/1,050.90 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.34x = 1,050.90 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.34x = 346,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,881.07/700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.30

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