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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.74, 1,051.50 and 335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.74, 1,051.50 and 335.70 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.74 : 1,051.50 = 335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.74/1,051.50 = 335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.74x = 1,051.50 × 335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.74x = 352,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,988.55/700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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