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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.85, 1,050.98 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.85, 1,050.98 and 335.75 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.85 : 1,050.98 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.85/1,050.98 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.85x = 1,050.98 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.85x = 352,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,859.60/700.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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