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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.76, 1,050.42 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.76, 1,050.42 and 335.79 is: 503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.76 : 1,050.42 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.76/1,050.42 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.76x = 1,050.42 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.76x = 352,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,725.73/700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.35

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