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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.62, 1,051.06 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.62, 1,051.06 and 335.16 is: 502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.62 : 1,051.06 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.62/1,051.06 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.62x = 1,051.06 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.62x = 352,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,273.27/700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.80

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