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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 1,049.28 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 1,049.28 and 335.64 is: 502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 1,049.28 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/1,049.28 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 1,049.28 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 352,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,180.34/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.68

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