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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.52, 1,050.32 and 335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.52, 1,050.32 and 335.51 is: 503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.52 : 1,050.32 = 335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.52/1,050.32 = 335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.52x = 1,050.32 × 335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.52x = 352,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,396.33/700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.05

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