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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.55, 1,049.22 and 335.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.55, 1,049.22 and 335.59 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.55 : 1,049.22 = 335.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.55/1,049.22 = 335.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.55x = 1,049.22 × 335.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.55x = 352,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,109.05/700.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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