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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.44, 1,050.88 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.44, 1,050.88 and 335.18 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.44 : 1,050.88 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.44/1,050.88 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.44x = 1,050.88 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.44x = 352,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,233.96/700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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