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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.42, 1,050.24 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.42, 1,050.24 and 335.02 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.42 : 1,050.24 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.42/1,050.24 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.42x = 1,050.24 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.42x = 351,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,851.40/700.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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