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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.86, 1,050.57 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.86, 1,050.57 and 335.37 is: 502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.86 : 1,050.57 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.86/1,050.57 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.86x = 1,050.57 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.86x = 352,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,329.66/700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.71

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