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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 1,050.54 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 1,050.54 and 335.56 is: 503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 1,050.54 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/1,050.54 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 1,050.54 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 352,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,519.20/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.17

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