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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.03, 1,051.03 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.03, 1,051.03 and 336.08 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.03 : 1,051.03 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.03/1,051.03 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.03x = 1,051.03 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.03x = 353,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,228.24/701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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