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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.39, 1,050.86 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.39, 1,050.86 and 335.49 is: 503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.39 : 1,050.86 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.39/1,050.86 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.39x = 1,050.86 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.39x = 352,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,553.02/700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.37

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