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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.41, 1,050.42 and 334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.41, 1,050.42 and 334.47 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.41 : 1,050.42 = 334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.41/1,050.42 = 334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.41x = 1,050.42 × 334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.41x = 351,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,333.98/700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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