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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701, 1,050.79 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701, 1,050.79 and 336.05 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701 : 1,050.79 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701/1,050.79 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701x = 1,050.79 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701x = 353,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,117.98/701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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