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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.88, 1,050.36 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.88, 1,050.36 and 335.84 is: 503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.88 : 1,050.36 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.88/1,050.36 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.88x = 1,050.36 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.88x = 352,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,752.90/700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.30

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