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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.57, 1,050.79 and 330.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.57, 1,050.79 and 330.29 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.57 : 1,050.79 = 330.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.57/1,050.79 = 330.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.57x = 1,050.79 × 330.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.57x = 347,065.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,065.43/700.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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