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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 1,050.84 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.68, 1,050.84 and 335.40 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.68 : 1,050.84 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.68/1,050.84 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.68x = 1,050.84 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.68x = 352,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,451.74/700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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