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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.65, 1,050.03 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.65, 1,050.03 and 335.07 is: 502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.65 : 1,050.03 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.65/1,050.03 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.65x = 1,050.03 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.65x = 351,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,833.55/700.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.15

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